It is May 2006 when Monsignor Patrick Nixon becomes the new vicar general and moderator for the Roman Catholic diocese of Renawalla County, California. After praying for strength and guidance, he begins the overwhelming task of concluding the most miserable chapter in diocesan history. Unfortunately, he will not perform his duties with the benefit of the bishops insight, knowledge, and experience, for he is now lying in a coma after suffering a major stroke surely prompted by the stress of hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits. In an effort to combat the serious threat against the Catholic Church, Monsignor Nixon pours over internal records in an effort to understand the financial, legal, and insurance drama surrounding the diocese and its struggle to survive. As he immerses himself in the enormously complex issue, the vicar general is helped by the brilliant and beautiful Bethany Griffin, who uses her experience to strengthen the dioceses risk management capabilities. But when temptation threatens to rob him of his focus, now only time will tell if the vicar general will complete his faithful mission. Wounded Souls shares the suspenseful tale of a Californian vicar general as he attempts to rectify the legal liability caused by clergy sexual abuse litigation.

Author Biography

Renny Hodgskin is a semi-retired insurance / reinsurance claim executive with extensive experience in long tail casualty claims. Hodgskin has been married to his high school sweetheart for forty-seven years, is the father of six, the grandfather of ten and resides in the bucolic rolling hills and horse country of northwestern New Jersey. Recently he earned a Certificate in Catholic Evangelization and is currently the Evangelization Coordinator for his parish. Wounded Souls is his first book.