Michael jecks author of the last templar goodreads. Michael jecks jecks, michael used books, rare books and new books. The son of an actuary, and the fourth of four brothers, jecks worked in the computer industry before becoming a novelist fulltime in 1994 after he was fired from his last position. The definitive digital guide to michael jeckss widelypraised knights templar series. It is a continuation of the genesis book of the series and we therefore meet simon puttock and sir baldwin furnshill. Michael jecks is an english author of historical mystery novels and stories. The son of an actuary, and the youngest of four brothers, he worked in the computer industry. The last templar book by michael jecks thriftbooks.
Pope clement has destroyed the order of knights templar, wrongly persuaded of their corruption. Country mysteries, listed in order of publication, and the collaborative novels written. Registered in england 06557400, company vat number 5 5978 79. The book was published in november 1995 and has 384 pages. I read the oath and kings gold back to back and must say that both books were riveting. Utterly enthralling karen maitland classic jecks and thats as good as it gets.
He was shortlisted for the theakstons old peculiar best novel of the year. Michael jecks is the author of the bestselling knights templar series. Michael jecks books have won wide acclaim in the uk and abroad, and been shortlisted for prizes such as the theakstons old peculier crime novel of the year award. Michael jecks is currently considered a single author. When jack blackjack disobeys the orders of his spymaster, he enters dangerous. Michael jecks detailed knowledge of medieval warfare sets this novel ablaze. The michael jecks compendium a free sampler by michael. After reading that one, i began to look for others, promising myself that i would read them after i retired. Thanks so much sheldon for compiling the chronological order of the jack reacher book series. Susanna gregory compellingly brought to life both bloody reality and glorious courage julian stockwin michael jecks.
The knights templar mystery series in order michael jecks. This is the second book of the knights templar mysteries series by michael jecks. Michael jecks is a great historical mystery writer, who has shown top notch performance in his career as a writer. We have traveled to the part of england that the novel takes place so it was an. The official website of michael jecks, master of the medieval murder mystery. Following that, it would be night school and then the affair. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Interview with michael jecks, author of templars acre. Perfect for fans of bernard cornwell and susanna gregory. Susanna gregory compellingly brought to life both bloody reality and glorious courage julian stockwin michael jecks is the master of the medieval whodunit. The published author of over 40 novels, michael jecks has always been fascinated by history, but it was only after a career change that he was able to indulge his interests full time.
He has written 43 novels, with the longrunning templar crime series, his vintener trilogy, the hilarious bloody mary series, plot twists abound, but the novels greatest strength is its jaunty tone, plunging the reader into. Author michael jeckss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. The definitive digital guide to michael jecks s widelypraised knights templar series. Ive finally taken back the rights to half my books from simon and schuster and will be working with. Peter james roy grace books in order pan macmillan. The last templar knights templar series michael jecks on. The protagonists are simon puttock and sir baldwin furnshill. A bibliography of books by michael jecks, including his knights templar mysteries. Michael jecks is a bestselling writer of historical novels. The complete series list for a knights templar mystery michael jecks. Michael jecks books list of books by author michael jecks. The knights templar was a military order founded during the time of the crusades to protect pilgrims traveling to the holy land. If youre looking to read the reacher books in chronological order, start with the enemy. Order of michael jecks books michael jecks is an english author of historical mystery novels and stories.
I often buy books from our local thrift stores and happened upon a lee child book at one of them. Michael jecks most recent novel, templars acre, is a prequel to his main. Michael jecks is a british novelist well known for his series of murder mysteries set in early 14th century england. He and his wife and daughter now live in northern dartmoor. The series follows sir baldwin furnshill, who was at one time a knight templar, along with his friend simon puttock, bailiff of lydford castle. Read on for all the books in the roy grace series in order of publication. Oddly, they are now on different sides in the battle for power, but still strive for the same ends. You can then read everything else in the order it was publicized. Templar series, vintener trilogy, bloody mary series.
He writes the knights templar mysteries series and also founded the medieval murderers a group of historical fiction writers who collaborate together on a series of novellas and novels. Order of knights templar mysteries books the knights templar series is a series of historical mystery novels by british author michael jecks. Isbn 9780755344208 9780755344208 hardcover, headline book publishing, 2010. Michael and his family live in northern dartmoor with. Wickedness and evil are afoot in the city of exter and surrounding area and our faithful trio of honorable if crimeweary heroes are on hand to see justice done. The michael jecks compendium is an introduction to his knights templar series and 15 titles in the series. See more ideas about knights templar, knights templar books and knight. Buy the book amazon blackwells book depository hive waterstones wh smith wordery foyles. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Legend endows the templars with magical powers with which they are said to have altered the course of history. A stunning new series from michael jecks, perfect for fans of bernard cornwell and conn iggulden. Chronological order of knights templar mysteries books templars acre is a prequel to the knights templar mysteries series. My vintener trilogy follows a vintaine of soldiers think platoon or company through the hundred years war.
The michael jecks books are listed in order of publication below they are all knights templar mysteries up until 20 except when alternative series are mentioned in the notes beside the title we are extremely grateful to michael jecks himself who supplied us with update information. Michael jecks continues his chronicle of the fall of edward ii through the experiences of the indomitable sir baldwin and simon puttock. More magic by the master of the medieval quintin jardine michael jecks is a national treasure scotland on sunday a textbook example of how to blend action and detection in a historical publishers weekly. The knights templar mystery series in order michael. Michael attended the new mexico university for three years and later graduated from san jose university with a b a in english and psychology.
For even more gripping crime fiction dont miss the best crime and thriller books of 2020. See all books authored by michael jecks, including the last templar, and the tainted relic. Despite earlier victories his army has still not achieved a major breakthrough and the french crown. Michael jecks gave up a career in the computer industry to concentrate on writing and the study of medieval history, especially that of devon and cornwall. The tainted relic by the medieval murderers, the last templar by michael jecks, the merchants partner by michael jecks, a moo. He was born in 1960 in the county of surrey, and indeed in no way could any member of his relatives then predict that the new member of jecks family would appear to show some literary skills. The temple and the crown picks up in 6 with the crow. The medieval west country mysteries are set in 14th century devon, england. West country mysteries book 1 and millions of other books are available for. Below is a list of michael jecks knights templar books in order of when they were first released as well as notes on their chronological order. His medieval west country mysteries have sold over 185,000 copies. Michael jecks is a national treasure scotland on sunday a textbook example of how to blend action and detection in a historical publishers weekly.
Meet michael jecks an outstanding representative of the modernity who makes the readers plunge into the capturing world of the past. Michael jecks born 1960, surrey is an english writer of historical mystery novels. Michael mcgarrity is a former law enforcement officerturnedauthor. Fields of glory is the first novel in a new trilogy, set around the hundred years war. Whether youre a longstanding fan of the medieval knights templar adventures, or yet to try this captivating historical series, this is the definitive guide you need. The novels started out coming out at a pace of two per year, but since 2010 have slowed down to one book per year.