The Last Templar
- Author
- Michael Jecks
- Narrator
- TBD
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 29 November 2026
- Run Time
- 11 hours 7 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Historical fiction
What to expect
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?
The first thrilling instalment in the absolutely sensational historical mystery series from Michael Jecks.
Praise for Michael Jecks:
'Grim realism, stark brutality and flawed characters. Right up my street!' Anthony Riches
'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
'Classic Jecks – and that's as good as it gets' Susanna Gregory
'Another fantastic series from Michael Jecks' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'All I can say is roll on the next one. I could not put this book down!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'A brilliant read whatever your normal genre.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'Another masterpiece by Michael Jecks. Whatever you do, do not miss reading this novel it is amazing!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'All action!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
'Outstanding! A terriific read.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ reader review
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Details
- Author
- Michael Jecks
- Narrator
- TBD
- Duration
- 11 hours 7 minutes
- Release Date
- 29 November 2026
- ISBN
- 9781808555985
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Historical fiction
Synopsis
<h2>Discover an action-packed historical adventure novel from Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell & Conn Iggulden!</h2><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>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?</p><p><strong>The first thrilling instalment in the absolutely sensational historical mystery series from Michael Jecks.</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>
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