The Outlaws of Ennor

For those unfamiliar with Michael Jeck’s marvelous series of medieval mysteries, The Outlaws of Ennor is a worthy installment in a “storyverse” set in 14th century England and featuring an ex-Templar protagonist with a feudal bailiff as more than a sidekick and more of a co-protagonist. Jecks is als......more

A "difficult read" murder mystery set across a chain of islands. Problem #1: I found it impossible to keep track of the many characters and their multiple secrets. Specifically: Thomas, William, Robert and David: which one worked on which island? After 200 pages, I was finally beginning to remember......more

Baldwin and Simon are returning from Spain when they are shipwrecked separately on the Scilly Isles. The backdrop was superb and very evocative. The murders weren't very interesting, but it was different to see Simon and Baldwin not being treated with the automatic respect they receive on the mainla......more

This book is a wonderful example of how to research a novel set in medieval times. The author has done an excellent job of providing not only cultural and historical practices, but weaving them delicately and seamlessly into a well-crafted mystery novel. The characters are wonderful... knights who a......more