Bøger af Michael Jecks

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

Shanghai 1922.It seems an oasis of calm, a western city in China, where the champagne flows and men make fortunes while enjoying themselves in cabarets and brothels; a cosmopolitan playground for the rich and famous. But below the surface, gangs control the streets. Prostitution, drugs, gambling - these are the pursuits of poor and wealthy alike.This is Shanghai, the city where life is cheap, death is commonplace, and the law doesn't apply. To millionaires and politicians it is a welcome staging-post; to others, it is a city founded on sin and corruption. Many come to make money, by any means. To Detective Rod Cottey of the Shanghai Municipal Police, Shanghai provides an escape from the hideous mechanised warfare of the Western Front. Yet even here his demons pursue him.Called to investigate the murder of a rich banker's chauffeur, Rod is soon thrust into the world of arms-dealers, drugs and prostitutes. Above all, he learns that Shanghai is built on secrets. And secrets can be dangerous - even deadly. As he discovers more about the killing of the chauffeur, he begins to discover just how deadly information can be ...ReviewsAngus Donald: "Slickly written, authentic-feeling and enormous fun. A highly recommended and gripping historical detective yarn!"Michael Ridpath: "brings 1920s Shanghai alive: the teeming streets, the dodgy businessmen, the shady establishments, the drink, the women, the drugs and the murders. Rod Cottey is an intriguing detective with convincing demons to deal with and a pleasing determination to get his man. More please."Andrew Taylor: "a muscular historical thriller with credible action, strong characters, lively plotting and ... finely drawn setting."

Did a Warner Bros. cartoon prophesize the use of the atom bomb? Did the Allies really plan to use stink bombs on the enemy? Why did the Nazis make their own version of Titanic and why were polar bear photographs appearing throughout Europe? The Second World War was the bloodiest of all wars. Mass armies of men trudged, flew or rode from battlefields as far away as North Africa to central Europe, from India to Burma, from the Philippines to the borders of Japan. It saw the first aircraft carrier sea battle, and the indiscriminate use of terror against civilian populations in ways not seen since the Thirty Years War. Nuclear and incendiary bombs erased entire cities. V weapons brought new horror from the skies: the V1 with their hideous grumbling engines, the V2 with sudden, unexpected death. People were systematically starved: in Britain food had to be rationed because of the stranglehold of U-Boats, while in Holland the German blockage of food and fuel saw 30,000 die of starvation in the winter of 1944/5. It was a catastrophe for millions. At a time of such enormous crisis, scientists sought ever more inventive weapons, or devices to help halt the war. Civilians were involved as never before, with women taking up new trades, proving themselves as capable as their male predecessors whether in the factories or the fields. The stories in this book are of courage, of ingenuity, of hilarity in some cases, or of great sadness, but they are all thought-provoking - and rather weird. So whether you are interested in the last Polish cavalry charge, the Blackout Ripper, Dada, or Ghandi's attempt to stop the bloodshed, welcome to the Weirder War Two!

The Knights TemplarThey had all joined taking three vows: poverty, chastity, and obedience...for they were monks: warrior monks, dedicated to theprotection of pilgrims in the Holy Land -- until stories spread by anavaricious king who wanted their wealth for his own destroyed the order.There was one knight, however, who escaped the stake, vowing justiceas he watched his innocent brothers die.In the Service of the LordSimon Puttock has not been bailiff of Lydford Castle long in this year of 1316, when he is called to a nearby village to examine a burned-out cottage and the dead body within. But it is the newly arrived knight, Sir Baldwin Furnshill, who discerns the deceased was no victim of a tragic mishap; he was, in fact, murdered prior to the blaze. Simon would be well-served by accepting further assistance from this astute, though haunted and secretive stranger. For a second fatal burning indicates that some harsh evil has invaded this once-peaceful place, and its hunger has yet to be sated.

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

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

Michael Jecks is one of the best-known and highest profile medieval mystery authors

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