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Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Library Journal: From the fantasy of Angel Fare ( LJ 7/88), Greeley returns to basics--the political, violent, but ultimately humane and slightly miraculous Chicago of Father ''Blackie'' Ryan. The story is told through the eyes of Neal Connor, world-famous reporter on the edge of burnout, who has reluctantly returned to ''the neighborhood.'' With Father Ryan's prodding, Neal investigates the suspicious death of old friend Alf Lane. There is missing money and rumors that Alf was involved with the Chicago underworld. For Neal, the real attraction is Megan Lane, Alf's widow and Neal's childhood love, the fairy princess to whom he could never quite commit himself. This is really a novel of the heart wrapped around a mystery story. Centered as it is on Neal's reluctance to act, it starts slowly. But it is, as Neal finds out, difficult to resist the warmth and depth of Father Ryan's world.-- Donna L. Schulman, Cornell Univ. ILR Lib., New York Subject code: