BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel Hardback - 2002

by Andrew M. Greeley

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel

From the publisher

"See to it, Blackwood," says the Cardinal Archbishop of Chicago, and Blackie Ryan, the Cardinal's auxiliary bishop, doesn't exactly jump (he never jumps), rather he moseys down to Washington, D.C., where one of his friends, Jack Patrick McGurn, called "Machine Gun McGurn" by the media, has surprisingly just been elected president and needs his help.
Blackie's first confrontation is with Washington bureaucracy; the powers that be don't want to give Blackie a pass to wander in and out of the Oval Office at will. The bureaucracy blinks first and Blackie gets his pass.
Blackie, who can do anything, has been called on to deal with ghosts in the White House. Yes, poltergeists. But there are more problems in the White House than ghosts. A conspiracy abroad in the land results in two men trying to blow up the White House. Happily, Blackie has one of his intuitive moments and manages to get a picture of the terrorists, and he didn't forget to take the cap off his camera. He also got the license number of the getaway car. Blackie also has to deal with four enchantingly beautiful women who, without knowing it, may be responsible for the strange ghostlike behavior of an unhappy spirit. None of these things does Blackie find daunting. He stumbles about his business and waits for enlightenment to come.
"The Bishop in the West Wing" is one of the finest of the Blackie Ryan stories .We meet again a great cast of characters: Sean Cronin, the Cardinal Archbishop of Chicago, who is turning out to be one of the treasures of modern American detective fiction; Mike Casey, the cop turned painter, and Dr. Kate Murphy, Blackie's beautiful and terrifyingly smart sister. With this cast of characters the poor ghosts deserve our pity.
Andrew Greeley was a guest at the White House three times during the most recent administration and his keen eye and powers of observation are put to remarkable use in this latest Blackie Ryan mystery/adventure.

Details

  • Title The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel
  • Author Andrew M. Greeley
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 288
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Forge, New York
  • Publication date 2002-07
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780312868734 / 0312868731
  • Weight 1.09 lbs (0.49 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.48 x 6.36 x 0.88 in (24.08 x 16.15 x 2.24 cm)
  • Category Fiction - Mystery/ Detective
  • Library of Congress subjects Mystery fiction, Washington (D.C.)
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2001058284
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

About the author

Priest, sociologist, author and journalist, Father Andrew M. Greeley built an international assemblage of devout fans over a career spanning five decades. His books include the Bishop Blackie Ryan novels, including "The Archbishop in Andalusia," the Nuala Anne McGrail novels, including "Irish Tweed," and "The Cardinal Virtues." He was the author of over 50 best-selling novels and more than 100 works of non-fiction, and his writing has been translated into 12 languages.

Father Greeley was a Professor of Sociology at the University of Arizona and a Research Associate with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago. In addition to scholarly studies and popular fiction, for many years he penned a weekly column appearing in the "Chicago Sun-Times" and other newspapers. He was also a frequent contributor to "The New York Times," the "National Catholic Reporter," "America "and "Commonweal," and was interviewed regularly on national radio and television. He authored hundreds of articles on sociological topics, ranging from school desegregation to elder sex to politics and the environment.

Throughout his priesthood, Father Greeley unflinchingly urged his beloved Church to become more responsive to evolving concerns of Catholics everywhere. His clear writing style, consistent themes and celebrity stature made him a leading spokesperson for generations of Catholics. He chronicled his service to the Church in two autobiographies, "Confessions of a Parish Priest" and "Furthermore!"

In 1986, Father Greeley established a $1 million Catholic Inner-City School Fund, providing scholarships and financial support to schools in the Chicago Archdiocese with a minority student body of more than 50 percent. In 1984, he contributed a $1 million endowment to establish a chair in Roman Catholic Studies at the University of Chicago. He also funded an annual lecture series, "The Church in Society," at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois, from which he received his S.T.L. in 1954.

Father Greeley received many honors and awards, including honorary degrees from the National University of Ireland at Galway, the University of Arizona and Bard College. A Chicago native, he earned his M.A. in 1961 and his Ph.D. in 1962 from the University of Chicago.

Father Greeley was a penetrating student of popular culture, deeply engaged with the world around him, and a lifelong Chicago sports fan, cheering for the Bulls, Bears and the Cubs. Born in 1928, he died in May 2013 at the age of 85.

More Copies for Sale

The Bishop in the West Wing

The Bishop in the West Wing

by Andrew M. Greeley

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Hardback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780312868734 / 0312868731
Quantity available
2
Seller
Item price
A$9.16
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom, 2002. Hardcover. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$9.16
Free Delivery to USA
The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel

by Greeley, Andrew M.

  • Used
  • Very good
  • first
Condition
Very good
Edition
First Edition
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780312868734 / 0312868731
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$9.51
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Forge Books. First Edition. Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$9.51
Free Delivery to USA
The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel

by Greeley, Andrew M.

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780312868734 / 0312868731
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$9.85
A$5.72 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Forge Books. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$9.85
A$5.72 Delivery to USA
The Bishop in the West Wing
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Bishop in the West Wing

by Greeley, Andrew M

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780312868734 / 0312868731
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$10.14
A$10.04 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom. Used - Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.14
A$10.04 Delivery to USA
The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel

by Greeley, Andrew M.

  • Used
Condition
New
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780312868734 / 0312868731
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$10.34
A$5.72 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Forge Books. Used - Like New. Like New condition. Very Good dust jacket. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.34
A$5.72 Delivery to USA
The Bishop in the West Wing
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Bishop in the West Wing

by Greeley, Andrew M

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780312868734 / 0312868731
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$10.87
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom. Used - Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.87
Free Delivery to USA
The Bishop in the West Wing
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Bishop in the West Wing

by Greeley, Andrew M

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780312868734 / 0312868731
Quantity available
2
Seller
Item price
A$10.87
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Doherty Associates, LLC, Tom. Used - Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$10.87
Free Delivery to USA
The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan Novel

by Greeley, Andrew M

  • Used
  • Hardback
  • first
Condition
Used
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780312868734 / 0312868731
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$11.75
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Forge Books, 2002-07-19. First Edition. hardcover. Used: Good. 6.50x1.00x9.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$11.75
Free Delivery to USA
Bishop in the West Wing : A Blackie Ryan Story
Stock photo: cover may vary

Bishop in the West Wing : A Blackie Ryan Story

by ANDREW M. GREELEY

  • Used
  • Hardback
Condition
.5 Bargain HB
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780312868734 / 0312868731
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$12.91
A$6.45 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
St Martins Pr, July 2002. Hardcover . .5 Bargain HB.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.91
A$6.45 Delivery to USA
The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan
More photos

The Bishop in the West Wing: A Bishop Blackie Ryan

by Andrew M. Greeley

  • Used
  • Hardback
  • first
Condition
New
Edition
FIRST EDITION
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780312868734 / 0312868731
Quantity available
1
Seller
Item price
A$14.34
A$5.72 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Forge Books, 2002. FIRST EDITION. Hardcover. Like New/Like New. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Forge Books, 2002. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$14.34
A$5.72 Delivery to USA