Read more. Storytelling at its Best! The characters are vividly created and evoke emotion. You find yourself caught up in the story of each character and they are brilliantly interwoven. This is a real page turner and a must read for lovers of crime/detective/thriller genre plus a touch of the supernatural makes this one of my favorite reads of the year. Highly recommended! ~Renae A Catholic Priest talking about Evil is not unusual. However, a Catholic Priest looking directly into the eyes of "Evil" who the Monk calls "The Ugly" is unusual even for the Capitol Hill area of Denver and St. Benedict the Moor's Church. This is just one of the "Spiritual Tests" the Monk faces as he attempts to solve the murder of Julia...