A Catholic Priest talking about Evil is not unusual. However, a Catholic Priest looking directly into the eyes of "Evil" who the Monk calls "The Ugly" is unusual even for the Capitol Hill area of Denver and St. Benedict the Moor's Church. This is just one of the "Spiritual Tests" the Monk faces as he attempts to solve the murder of Julia Lopez with his ex-Partner Det. Sgt. Jack Laskey. With political pressure applied by the Governor, the Archbishop of Denver and the Franciscan Provincial, The Monk becomes a "Special Consultant" and helps Laskey solve the "Murder of the Decade" and save Laskey's. Laskey's position was in jeopardy due to his inability to adjust to any Partner other than theMonk. During the course of the investigation the Monk faces the "Ugly" in many forms in the present and confrontations from the past. Those confrontations led the Monk to become a Priest and a "Spiritual Warrior" as well as a "Physical Warrior." Leaving the and security of "Our Lady of the Rockies" Orphanage run by his Order, the Monk must return to the streets of Denver and find the killers with Laskey. William Yeats Butler known as "The Monk" on Capitol Hill gave up a promising career in the NFL to become a Policeman. He had been an All-American at Notre Dame and was a local Hero and role model in Denver. Through 10 years with Laskey as his Partner, they worked Patrol, Narcotics and Homicide. They were the "Toughest Cops" on the streets of Denver. In their quest they are assisted by Irish/Japanese Officer Mai Li McDuff. Some would say she got the worst of both cultures. "Peaches" the transvestite hooker. "Popcan Charly" a resident of Cheeseman Park. "Mickey" the resturant owner with Mob connections and "Frank" the only "Irish English Bulldog" in Colorado. All this under the watchful eyes of Father Ian Timony and Father Augustus O'Shea. There are writers who are natural storytellers. And then there are writers who bust their humps learning the craft of storytelling. There are writers who write not out of ego but out of the spiritual core of who they are. Tim McKeever is all of those and more. He hadn't just imagined what he's writing about, he's lived it. He's been on both the giving and receiving ends of a nine millimeter. He hasn't googled evil, he's smelled it up close on the darkest side of some awfully mean streets. Like Joseph Wambaugh, McKeever was a cop, but both before and after that he was, and is, first and foremost a story teller . And if you like a great detective yarn with the unmistakable feel of authenticity to it, the one he tells in The Gumdrop House Affair is going to be pure joy to read. -- Dan Gordon, Screenwriter of The Hurricane staring Denzel Washington. Gordon's newest books Day of The Dead: Book One - Gaza; and Day of The Dead; Book Two - America are soon to be made into a major motion picture. His stage adaptation of the Motion Picture Terms of Endearment is currently running Off Broadway staring Molly Ringwald . His upcoming film, Let There be Light executive produced by Sean Hannity and staring and directed by Kevin Sorbo will be released Christmas 2017. LITERARY TITAN 5-STAR REVIEW Billy has only ever wanted to liberate the oppressed. He worked as a cop for ten years only to leave that behind and join the priesthood. About half a decade since he left the force and last spoke to his 'brother', he is called upon to help with the murder of his goddaughter Julia. He can feel the heavy presence of the devil in Capitol Hill Denver. He is determined to fight with prayer. William Yeats Butler is no weak person. He is a worthy opponent. He is a warrior. Will the killers of Julia be brought to justice? Can Billy and Laskey ever get overcome the past? Set in the 1980's this book is the first in a two book series. It's an account of suspenseful mysteries with a bit of a narrative on spirituality weaved in. Written by a cop, you really can feel the intensity of a police investigation. The pain of knowing the victims on a personal level. The valor required just to get out of bed each day and prepare for this job. One can also clearly see the sheer sacrifice that comes with the job. Timony McKeever is a brilliant storyteller who has mastered the art of setting the scene using simple language. There are so many characters to love. Moving away from the obvious, Billy, one cannot help but admire the double edged sword that is McDuff. MLM can be tough and mean but she can also be sweet and charming. It is so strange yet so compelling to experience. Laskey on the other hand is a faulty human being. He is great at his job and has better fashion sense now but the cracks in his personality make for some comedic relief. The author, it seems, has developed each character for the sole reason of building a rapport with the reader. To invite the reader into Capitol Hill as opposed to just watching events unfold from the sidelines. The prose is succinct, and the dialogue is engaging because things are kept shor