A Priest’s Tale Made for the Movies

If you’re looking for a short, punchy thriller with a spiritual component as well as physical action, Andy Fowler’s 2024 novella, The Condemned is probably for you. Inspired by the story of a nameless priest murdered while ministering in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, this tale of an American priest in a small, northern Mexican town starts with cartel violence and ends with cartel violence. But running throughout all of it is the peace of God that may seem hidden and passes understanding, saving those who dare to turn away from the dark to the Light that came into the world and never left it.