The second book about the Robinson case was published today; I received a copy in the mail. It's titled "When Satan Wore a Cross" and was written by Fred Rosen, a very accomplished true crime writer (see his website here).
After thumbing through it, all I want to say at this point is that Mr. Rosen's approach to the book and his writing style are about 180 degrees opposite mine.
One thing I will criticize is the inclusion of an autopsy photo of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl, the priest's victim, showing her bare breasts. I really find that unnecessary and insulting to Sister Margaret Ann. He included a diagram of the wounds drawn by the assistant coroner so that makes the photo even more unnecessary. But it also tells a little bit about the book's approach.
When I met Mr. Rosen outside a courtroom in Toledo, he was quite nice. He asserted that the success of one book raises the awareness of other books on the same topic. In other words, we can only help each other out, and are not in competition. A third book on the killer priest is being written by John Glast and is due out sometime in January.

Here's what the book cover looks like:

So, knowing this little bit about the book, what do you think? Do you want to read this book? post a comment and let me know!

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I took a quick trip to Rockford, Ill., to see my daughter, Lisa, who is on staff at a church there. She's a licensed minister but is not employed as a pastor. I miss her so much but it is always reassuring to see her in her new hometown and to see how much she is loved by the people who attend the church and who work there. She is truly where God wants her to be, and that gives me a sense of peace.
They showed a video during church in which Lisa played the part of Fergie in a parody of the hit song "Glamorous," done as a "sermon tool" to show that life is more than acquiring material things. The church is planning to put the video on youtube, and i'll include a link to it when they do.
Toledo, Ohio
Oct. 30, 2007