Jean Warren

Pastoral Pursuit: a Pastor Olmstead Mystery Jean Warren

One year before Pearl Harbor a small town American pastor learns of the mysteriousdisappearance of a young soldier from his community. The soldier is later foundmurdered, in circumstances so bizarre that Army investigators are unable tosolve the case. At this point the victim'sbrother approaches the pastor for help in solving the mystery. Despite beingbusy with parish duties, and single parenting two young daughters, he agrees. As the pastor follows the case'stwisting trail of clues, he discovers a widely varied case of characters. There's a handsome former stage idol, now a priest: refugees from Nazi Europe,and the assassins who pursue them: and a beautiful ex-model to whom murder is just another job. Behind scenes apowerfully ruthless killer who will not stop until he achieves his objectives. In solving the deadly puzzle, thepastor relies on his knowledge of human nature and the professional counsel ofhis estranged wife, a sophisticated psychologist now pursuing her own life andcareer. It will take their combined wisdom to unmask the killer. A very fast-paced plot, loadedwith vivid character detail and historical description.