The following category deals with those authors that have decided to place their series in the church world with sleuths that are either nuns or priests. Also considered are theological (or at least where there are elements of theology) mysteries.

	Eliette Abécassis	Her first book, The Qumran Mystery was an international best seller.
	Veronica Black (pseudonym of Maureen Peters)	Sister Joan is the hero of these mysteries set in Cornwall.
	Kate Charles	An American often considered too British, Kate Charles features novels set in the Church of England.
	Umberto Eco	Author of one of the classics of the historical whodunits.
	Harry Kemelman	The creator of the most famous Jewish detective: Rabbbi Small
	Rochelle Krich	Her novels have a strong religious element.
	Sharan Newman	Considered to be the new Ellis Peters, Sharan Newman is among the best historical fiction authors.
	Arturo Perez-Reverte	Arturo Pérez-Reverte is currently one of the most successful Spanish language writers reaching best selling standards in many countries.
	Morris West	Very famous worldwide, Morris West has written thrillers set in almost continent.
	Richard Zimler	Author of the International Best Seller The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon.