Books by Michael Jecks

No clues, and everyone's a suspect...Agatha Kyteler, regarded as a witch by her superstitious neighbours, has no shortage of enemies. But when her body is found frozen and mutilated in a hedge one wintry morning, there seem to be no clues as to who could be responsible. Until a local youth runs away and the hue and cry is raised... Sir Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King's Peace, is not convinced of the youth's guilt, and he manages to persuade his close friend Simon Puttock to help him with the investigation. As they endeavour to find the true culprit, the darker, sinister side of the village begins to emerge. A chilling, incredibly compelling historical mystery from a legend of the genre, perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell, Conn Iggulden and C. J. Sansom. Praise for Michael Jecks'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times

The first thrilling instalment in a legendary historical adventure series.Paris, 1307. The Knights Templar have been destroyed by Pope Clement, having been persuaded by a jealous king that they are corrupt devil worshippers. There is one survivor ‿ a knight who swears vengeance. Devon, 1316. A charred body is discovered in a burned-out cottage, and newly appointed Bailiff, Simon Puttock, believes it to be accidental. Until the new master of the local manor, Sir Baldwin Furnshill, deduces that they were dead before the fire began. With the assistance of the astute yet strangely reticent knight, Simon begins to piece together the events of the man‿s last days. Then word comes of another, far more sinister murder ‿ for in this case, the victim was undoubtedly burned alive. Are the two incidents connected, and will the killer strike again?An absolutely sensational historical mystery by a true master of the genre, ideal for fans of S. J. A. Turney, K. M. Ashman and Bernard Cornwell. Praise for Michael Jecks'Marvellously portrayed' C. J. Sansom'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' Robert Low'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' The Times

July, 1556. En route to France and escape from Queen Mary's men, Jack Blackjack spends the night at a Devon tavern, agrees to a game of dice - and ends up accused of murder. Alone and friendless in a lawless land of cut-throats, outlaws and thieves, Jack knows that the only way to clear his name - and save his skin - is to unmask the real killer.

London. May, 1556. Hal Westmecott reckons Jack Blackjack owes him a favour, and orders Jack to track down his long-lost son - and although it seems an impossible task, Jack's in no position to refuse. But as his search progresses, Jack comes to realize he is an unwitting pawn in a mesh of schemes dreamed up by the most powerful people in England.

Michael Jecks is one of the most popular and high profile medieval mystery authors

Michael Jecks brings us the twenty-sixth Knights Templar mystery in The King of Thieves, a gripping medieval adventure in 14th-century France.

Bloody revenge on the streets of Paris threaten Sir Baldwin Furnshill's royal mission in the twenty-fourth novel in this brilliant medieval crime series

Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Simon Puttock must risk their own lives to protect the Queen of England in Michael Jecks' cleverly plotted twenty-third medieval mystery

The twenty-second novel Knights Templar mystery is a riveting tale of murder and intrigue in the King's Court

Michael Jecks is one of the most popular and high profile medieval mystery authors

The enthralling eighteenth mystery in the stunning medieval series featuring Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Simon Puttock

The compulsive and evocative twentieth novel in the series featuring Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Simon Puttock

The twenty-first novel in Michael Jecks' Knights Templar series is another fascinating murder mystery from 14th-century Devon

The gripping nineteenth novel in Michael Jecks' popular series featuring Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Simon Puttock

Michael Jecks brings medieval England to life in the the fourteenth mystery featuring the ever-popular Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock

The brooding Scilly Isles provide the backdrop to the absorbing sixteenth mystery featuring the ever-popular Baldwin Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock

A fascinating fifteenth mystery in Michael Jecks' Knights Templar series featuring Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Simon Puttock

Sir Baldwin Furnshill and Bailiff Simon Puttock's seventeenth mystery is a compelling tale of evil and darkness