Michael Jecks Reading Order

2 books (2016–2025)

Michael Jecks has edited two mystery anthologies published between 2016 and 2025, with the series still ongoing. The Sinking Admiral, released in 2016, launched the collection, followed by Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club in 2025. These anthologies should be read in publication order to experience the stories as intended by their editor.

Start with The Sinking Admiral and read in order.

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1	The Sinking Admiral 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Playing Dead: Short Stories by Members of the Detection Club 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

9 books (2016–2025)

The Bloody Mary Mysteries is an ongoing historical mystery series by Michael Jecks spanning nine books published from 2016 to 2025. Each installment should be read in publication order, beginning with Rebellion's Message and progressing through titles like A Missed Murder, A Murder Too Soon, and Dead Don't Wait, with the most recent entry being Death Comes in Threes. The series blends mystery and thriller elements with historical fiction, following cases set against the backdrop of Tudor England during the reign of Mary I.

Start with Rebellion's Message, the first of 9 books in the Bloody Mary Mysteries series.

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1	Rebellion's Message 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	A Missed Murder 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Murder Too Soon 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Dead Don't Wait 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Death Comes Hot 2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Merchant Murderers 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	The Moorland Murderers 2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	Murdering The Messenger 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	Death Comes in Threes 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2018–2026)

Michael Jecks' Holy Wars is an ongoing historical mystery series that currently comprises two books published between 2018 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Pilgrim's War followed by Crusader's War. Set within the author's established historical fiction and thriller framework, this series explores conflict and mystery across the medieval religious landscape.

Start with Pilgrim's War and read in order.

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1	Pilgrim's War 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Crusader's War 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

33 books (1995–2027)

Michael Jecks's Knights Templar Mysteries series consists of 32 historical mystery novels published between 1995 and 2013, featuring investigations set in medieval England during the 14th century. The series follows a cast of characters including a knight templar, as it explores crimes and intrigue across Devon and surrounding regions. All books should be read in publication order, beginning with The Last Templar, as they build upon recurring characters and ongoing storylines throughout the complete sequence.

Start with The Last Templar, the first of 32 books in the Knights Templar Mysteries series.

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1	The Last Templar 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	The Merchant's Partner 1995Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	A Moorland Hanging 1996Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Abbot's Gibbet 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	The Crediton Killings 1998Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	Belladonna at Belstone 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Squire Throwleigh's Heir 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The Leper's Return 1999Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The Boy-Bishop's Glovemaker 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Traitor of St. Giles 2000Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11	The Sticklepath Strangler 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12	The Tournament of Blood 2001Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13	The Devil's Acolyte 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14	The Mad Monk of Gidleigh 2002Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15	The Outlaws of Ennor 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16	The Templar's Penance 2003Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17	The Chapel of Bones 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18	The Tolls of Death 2004Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19	A Friar's Bloodfeud 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20	The Butcher of St Peter's 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21	The Death Ship of Dartmouth 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
22	Dispensation of Death 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
23	The Malice of Unnatural Death 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
24	The King of Thieves 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
25	The Prophecy of Death 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
26	The Templar, the Queen and Her Lover 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
27	No Law in the Land 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
28	The Bishop Must Die 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
29	The Oath 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
30	King's Gold 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
31	City of Fiends 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
32	Templar's Acre 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
33	Murder in the Treasury 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

10 books (2005–2014)

The Medieval Murderers series consists of ten historical mystery novels published between 2005 and 2014, now complete. Written by Michael Jecks, the series combines elements of historical fiction with mystery and thriller narratives set in medieval times. Readers should follow the books in publication order, beginning with The Tainted Relic and concluding with The Deadliest Sin, as each installment builds on the series' overarching structure and mysteries.

Start with The Tainted Relic, the first of 10 books in the Medieval Murderers series.

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1	The Tainted Relic 2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Sword of Shame 2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	House of Shadows 2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	The Lost Prophecies 2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	King Arthur's Bones 2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6	The Sacred Stone 2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7	Hill of Bones 2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8	The First Murder 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9	The False Virgin 2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10	The Deadliest Sin 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

1 book (2019–2019)

1 book (2023–2023)

1 book (2013–2013)

2 books (2012–2016)

Michael Jecks' short story collection series comprises two complete books published between 2012 and 2016. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with For The Love of Old Bones followed by No One Can Hear You Scream and Other Stories. These collections blend mystery, thriller, and historical fiction elements across their individual tales.

Start with For The Love of Old Bones and read in order.

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1	For The Love of Old Bones 2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	No One Can Hear You Scream and Other Stories 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

2 books (2018–2027)

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1	Act of Vengeance 2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	BRAND NEW from Michael Jecks 2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

3 books (2023–2025)

The Art of Murder is an ongoing mystery thriller series by Michael Jecks that blends historical fiction elements with contemporary detective work. Three books have been published between 2023 and 2025: Portrait of a Murder, Landscape of Murder, and The Piazza Murders. Readers should follow the publication order to experience the series as intended, beginning with Portrait of a Murder.

Start with Portrait of a Murder and read in order.

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1	Portrait of a Murder 2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Landscape of Murder 2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	The Piazza Murders 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

5 books (2014–2026)

Michael Jecks' The Vintaine is an ongoing historical mystery series comprising five books published between 2014 and 2026. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Fields of Glory and continuing through Blood on the Sand, Blood of the Innocents, Ashes of Rebellion, and Treaty of Blood. This series blends mystery and thriller elements within a historical fiction setting, appealing to readers who enjoy crime narratives set in richly detailed period contexts.

Start with Fields of Glory, the first of 5 books in the The Vintaine series.

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1	Fields of Glory 2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2	Blood on the Sand 2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3	Blood of the Innocents 2016Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4	Ashes of Rebellion 2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5	Treaty of Blood 2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible