The Demons Parchment, Jeri Westerson
The Demons Parchment, Jeri Westerson
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The Demon's Parchment

Author: Jeri Westerson

Narrator: Noah James Butler

Unabridged: 8 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/13/2022


Synopsis

The Tracker pursues mystical documents said to conjure demons while hunting for a monstrous killer in this medieval mystery with "an appealing noirish air" (Booklist).

Since losing his knighthood, Crispin Guest has reinvented himself as an investigator for hire known as the Tracker. But his reputation will once again be put to the test with his latest case. Jacob of Provençal, a Jewish physician at the king's court, is missing a set of documents that he claims contain the power to bring forth a dangerous demon.

Meanwhile, it seems a monster has already been unleashed on the city. Vulnerable street children are being abducted and murdered, their mutilated bodies the only clues left behind. With the help of his orphaned servant, Jack, it is up to Crispin to unravel the grim tangle of mystery and murder.

This third installment of the Crispin Guest Medieval mysteries was nominated for a Romantic Times Award and was a finalist for the Macavity Award.

About Jeri Westerson

Los Angeles native and award-winning author Jeri Westerson writes the critically acclaimed Crispin Guest Medieval Noir Mysteries, historical novels, paranormal novels, and LGBTQ mysteries. To date, her medieval mysteries have garnered thirteen industry award nominations, from the Agatha to the Shamus. Kirkus Reviews said of her latest Crispin Guest Medieval Mystery A Maiden Weeping, "Once again Guest's past misdeeds actually help him in the present in a case that includes plenty of red herrings and an interesting look at medieval jurisprudence." Jeri is former president of the SoCal chapter of Mystery Writers of America and frequently guest lectures on medieval history at local colleges and museums. She lives in southern California with her home-brewing husband, a complacent tortoise, and 40,000 bees.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tiziana on February 01, 2025

Another amazing mystery in the Crispin Guest medieval noir series ! 5 stars well deserved because the plot is really intricate, but never tangled, which means that the author has been able to create a clever interweaving of topics with different characters, keeping the suspense high throughout the b......more

Goodreads review by Laura on September 04, 2010

Historical mysteries are always difficult - there's that fine balance between explanation of whatever time period we're in and moving the plot forward. In this case, there's a good balance mainly because there's an author's note at the end, so precious plot time isn't given over to too much "here's......more

Goodreads review by Jeri on August 30, 2010

We got into some different territory here in Crispin's life and adventures and meet new characters.......more

Goodreads review by Pamela on August 10, 2024

This is the third book of the series and I’m still a bit conflicted. I love the atmosphere, the setting, the historical characters and events. But it’s the character of Crispin himself that I’m struggling with. In romance novels, especially classic ones from the bodice-ripper-era, a heroine can be w......more

Goodreads review by Eileen on February 28, 2024

A very good story. Certain characters were based on real people which makes it even more interesting.......more