Death Comes Hot by Michael Jecks (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Death Comes Hot by Michael Jecks London. May, 1556. Hal Westmecott reckons Jack Blackjack owes him a favour, and orders Jack to track down his long-lost son - and although it seems an impossible task, Jacks in no position to refuse. But as his search progresses, Jack comes to realize he is an unwitting pawn in a mesh of schemes dreamed up by the most powerful people in England. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Jack Blackjacks search for an executioners son ensnares him in a fiendish mesh of schemes in this lively Tudor mystery.London. May, 1556. Hal Westmecott, one of the citys most feared executioners, reckons Jack Blackjack owes him a favour - and now hes come to collect his dues. Hal has ordered Jack to track down his long-lost son and, although Jack believes hes been set an impossible task, hes in no position to refuse.But when Jacks search draws him to the attention of a ruthless nobleman, a dead priests vengeful brother and finally to a bloodstained body in a filthy lodging house, he comes to realize he is an unwitting pawn in a mesh of schemes dreamed up by the most powerful people in England. Just who is a friend, who is a foe - and will Jack escape with his life intact? Flap MICHAEL JECKSDEATH COMES HOT London. May, 1556. Hal Westmecott, one of the citys most feared executioners, reckons Jack Blackjack owes him a favour - and now hes come to collect his dues. Hal has ordered Jack to track down his long-lost son and, although Jack believes hes been set an impossible task, hes in no position to refuse. But when Jacks search draws him to the attention of a ruthless nobleman, a dead priests vengeful brother and finally to a bloodstained body in a filthy lodging house, he comes to realize he is an unwitting pawn in a mesh of schemes dreamed up by the most powerful people in England. Just who is a friend, who is a foe - and will Jack escape with his life intact? Author Biography Michael Jecks is the author of more than thirty novels in the Knights Templar medieval mystery series, and four previous Bloody Mary Tudor mysteries. A former Chairman of the Crime Writers Association, he lives with his wife, children and dogs in northern Dartmoor. Review Plenty of historical detail, loads of twists and turns, and a hilarious tale of criminal ineptitude * Kirkus Reviews *Diverting . The main draw is high-spirited Jack, with his Bertie Woosterish commentary. Fans of offbeat Tudor mysteries will clamor for more * Publishers Weekly *Steeped in the rich, bawdy background of sixteenth-century London . . . Enough suspects and red herrings to keep mystery fans intrigued * Booklist on The Dead Dont Wait *An enjoyable jaunt through mid-16th century England . . . The novels energetic pace never flags * Publishers Weekly on The Dead Dont Wait *The improbably and delightfully humorous protagonist moves the story to a surprising conclusion * Kirkus Reviews on The Dead Dont Wait *Jecks brings the seamy side of Tudor London to life through rich, atmospheric descriptions of its taverns, brothels and streets * Publishers Weekly on A Missed Murder *Engrossing . . . Plot twists abound, but the novels greatest strength is its jaunty tone, plunging the reader into raucous Elizabethan England * Publishers Weekly on A Murder Too Soon * Promotional A fast-paced Tudor mystery set during Bloody Marys reign of terror. Review Quote The improbably and delightfully humorous protagonist moves the story to a surprising conclusion Promotional "Headline" A fast-paced Tudor mystery set during Bloody Marys reign of terror. Details ISBN1780291760 Author Michael Jecks Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1780291760 ISBN-13 9781780291765 Format Hardcover DEWEY 823.92 Series Number 5 Publication Date 2021-06-24 UK Release Date 2021-06-24 Pages 320 Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-06-24 NZ Release Date 2021-06-24 Imprint Severn House Illustrations No Publisher Canongate Books Edition Description Main - Large Print Alternative 9781780291314 Audience General Series A Bloody Mary Tudor Mystery We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136667974;

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