Title: Holy Ghost
Series: Virgil Flowers #11
Author: John Sandford
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Release Date: October 9, 2018
Wheatfield, Minnesota - a metropolis of seven hundred souls. The word "moribund" might have been invented for Wheatfield. Nothing ever happened there and nothing ever would—until the mayor of sorts (campaign slogan: "I'll Do What I Can") and a buddy come up with a scheme to put the town on the map. They'd heard of a place where a floating image of the Virgin Mary had turned the whole town into a shrine, attracting thousands of pilgrims. And all those pilgrims needed food, shelter, all kinds of crazy things, right? They'll get rich! What could go wrong?
When the first dead body shows up, they find out. That's only the beginning of their troubles—and those of Virgil Flowers'—as they are about to discover all too soon.
The Virgin Mary has appeared in the little town of Wheatfield, Minnesota. With her apparition, the town suddenly finds itself with an influx of tourists, bringing income to a forgotten town.
Was it a true miracle, or was someone behind her apparition?
As more people come into town and things look good, someone shoots a person close to the church.
Virgil Flowers is called to investigate the crime. When more people are shot at, it's only a matter of time until someone dies from their wounds. Virgil needs to find out who the killer is, and fast!
Holy Ghost had the usual structure. The readers don't know who the killer is, which is not the usual Sandford way. Most of the time, we know who the baddies are, usually from the first chapter.
As always, there is humor intertwined with the suspense, which works every time. Although, this one didn't have the usual sense of crazy activity that his other books have had. Nevertheless, this one was quite enjoyable too.
Cliffhanger: No
3.5/5 Fangs
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