A quest to find the ancient sword Excalibur quickly turns into a hunt for a determined killer for Crispin Guest.
London, 1396. A trip to the swordsmith shop for Crispin Guest, Tracker of London, and his apprentice Jack Tucker takes an unexpected turn when Crispin crosses paths with Carantok Teague, a Cornish treasure hunter. Carantok has a map he is convinced will lead him to the sword of Excalibur - a magnificent relic dating back to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table - and he wants Crispin to help him find it.
Travelling to Tintagel Castle in Cornwall with Carantok and Jack, Crispin is soon reunited with an old flame as he attempts to locate the legendary sword. But does Excalibur really exist, or is he on an impossible quest? When a body is discovered, Crispin's search for treasure suddenly turns into a hunt for a dangerous killer.
Jeri Westerson was born and raised in Los Angeles. As well as nine previous Crispin Guest medieval mysteries, she is the author of a paranormal urban fantasy series and several historical novels. Her books have been nominated for the Shamus, the Macavity and the Agatha awards.
Title: Sword of Shadows: 13 (A Crispin Guest Mystery)
Author: Westerson, Jeri
ISBN: 9781780291567
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Publisher: Canongate Books Ltd
Publication Date: 2020-12-29
Number of Pages: 352
Weight: 0.4764 kg
This latest in the always enjoyable, crisply written series delivers an agreeable mix of adventure and atmosphere * Booklist *
History, mythology, and mystery mix in a rollicking adventure that offers a fresh perspective on the famous Arthurian legend * Kirkus Reviews *
Lively . Brisk prose and well-drawn characters propel this nimble excursion into religious thriller territory * Publishers Weekly on Traitor's Codex *
Grim, gritty, and utterly enthralling, Westerson's gripping narrative pulls the reader deep into the dark underbelly of the Middle Ages * Booklist on Traitor's Codex *
Well plotted and comes with a deeply satisfying resolution. Another winner * Booklist on The Deepest Grave *
A bit of history and folklore and a touch of romance combine to challenge the faithful hero in a case closest to his heart * Kirkus Reviews on The Deepest Grave *