The Crediton Killings

Synopsis

<h2>Discover an action-packed historical adventure novel from Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell &amp; Conn Iggulden!</h2><p><strong>The first death was horrifying, the second was awful, the third was inevitabl</strong>e.</p><p>Peter Clifford, priest of the bustling town of Crediton, is an anxious man. Already nervous about the impending visit of the Bishop of Exeter, he is disturbed to learn that a company of violent mercenaries has taken up residence at the inn.</p><p>Simon Puttock and Baldwin Furnshill are in attendance to help welcome the bishop. They are initially relieved when a diversion comes in the way of a robbery. But their relief turns to grim outrage when a young girl is discovered murdered, hidden in a chest.</p><p>This is only the first of the Crediton killings...</p><p>As murder follows brutal murder, Simon and Baldwin must discover the killer's identity before he strikes again and before their own lives are put in jeopardy.</p><p><strong>An endlessly gripping tale of medieval Britain. Perfect for fans of Giles Kristian and Bernard Cornwell.</strong></p><p><strong>Praise for Michael Jecks:</strong></p><p>'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' <em>Anthony Riches</em></p><p>'Marvellously portrayed' <em>C. J. Sansom</em></p><p>'Michael Jecks is the master of the medieval whodunnit' <em>Robert Low</em></p><p>'The most wickedly plotted medieval mystery novels' <em>The Times</em></p><p>'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' <em>Susanna Gregory</em></p><p>'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <em>reader review</em></p><p>'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <em>reader review</em></p><p>'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <em>reader review</em></p><p>'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <em>reader review</em></p><p>'All action!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <em>reader review</em></p><p>'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ <em>reader review</em></p>