The Last Templar

Discover an action-packed historical adventure novel from Michael Jecks. Perfect for fans of Bernard Cornwell & Conn Iggulden!

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.

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'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

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"The Last Templar" was written by Michael Jecks.

Michael Jecks is the author of over 50 novels inspired by history and legend. He is the founder of Medieval Murderers, and has served on the committees of the Historical Writers’ Association, the CWA and he Detection Club. He was International Guest of Honour at the Bloody Words festival in Toronto, and Grand Master of the first parade in the New Orleans Mardi Gras.

Yes, "The Last Templar" is part of the "The Last Templar Mysteries" series.