Faith, Doubt, and the Detective’s Moral Compass

Mystery & Crime
2023
Featuring Michael Amos Cody

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Michael Amos Cody explores the intersection of faith and mystery fiction. He examines what defines a pious detective and how belief, doubt, and moral conviction can shape motivation, conflict, and meaning within a mystery narrative.

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