Who Am I to Judge
Amazon #1 New Release and #8 Best Seller, May 2023
A Cloud of Witnesses
Catholic Media Association, 2025 Catholic Novel of the Year Award
Who Am I to Judge:
“Hanlon weaves enchanting characters, parish gossip, and murder into a whodunnit that will delight cozy mystery fans.”
–Susan Furlong, New York Times (Top Ten Crime Fiction Novel of the Year)
Who Am I to Judge:
“This new cozy mystery from Chrism Press features a couple of Church Ladies in a hilarious personality clash, trying to clear the names of two of their favorite parish priests in the murder of a fellow parishioner.”
–Barb Szyszkiewicz of Franciscan Mom | READ THE REVIEW
A Cloud of Witnesses:
“‘Oh, what fun!’ cry the shades of G.K. Chesterton and Msgr. Ronald Knox. In this worthy addition to the annals of “cozy mystery”, Hanlon provides yet another fresh look at the “unlikely detective” motif, pairing a purple-wearing Miss-Marple-like investigator with a canny narrator. Plot and puzzle weave together so you’ll never look at a church lady quite the same way again.”
–EB Nicholson, author of Wake of Malice
Who Am I to Judge:
“In the spirit of Agatha Christie, yes, but Emily Hanlon’s delightful new whodunnit is even closer to the spirit of Ralph McInerny’s Father Dowling mysteries. Readers who love a cozy puzzle with memorable characters set within the world of Catholic parish life will cheer this new series. What would Father Dowling judge? Only that he would have loved to join Hanlon’s Martha and Marya in their adventures!”
–Daniel McInerny, author of The Good Death of Kate Montclair
A Cloud of Witnesses:
“Fans of classic whodunnits are in for a treat! This book as a complex web of enigmatic characters and labyrinth of twists and turns. Hanlon’s lyrical, evocative language ensnares the reader, bringing them into her tapestry of mystery and intrigue, reminiscent of the clever storytelling in the movie Knives Out. Highly recommended!”
–Julie Carobini, author of Cottage Grove Mysteries and the Sea Glass Inn Novels
Who Am I to Judge:
“Who Am I to Judge is an absolute gem–a delightful mystery suffused with faith, friendship and a sparkling cast of characters that will charm readers even as it keeps them guessing until the very end!”
–Wendy LaCapra, author of The Lords of Chance series