Mulligan, James J.

James J. Mulligan is a Roman Catholic priest of the Diocese of Allentown in Pennsylvania. His previous books have all dealt with topics in theology. He has written numerous articles and for some years authored a series of newspaper columns on medical-moral issues. He also taught theology and medical ethics at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary for almost 25 years. He has long been a fan of mysteries, historical fiction and, as a hobby has studied Nineteenth Century medicine and forensics. "The Haystack" makes use of this background as it follows the progress of medical doctor James V. Dougherty, a re...