Michael Jecks Reading Order
12 series · 70 books
Michael Jecks is a prolific English author specializing in historical mysteries set in medieval England, particularly around the Knights Templar and other turbulent periods of British history. His Knights Templar Mysteries series, spanning multiple decades and locations, remains his signature work, though he has also explored other historical eras through series like the Bloody Mary Mysteries and Holy Wars. With nearly seventy books published since 1995, Jecks combines meticulous historical research with page-turning crime narratives, making him a leading figure in the historical mystery genre.
Anthologies Series
Ongoing2 books (2016–2025)
Start with The Sinking Admiral and read in order.
Start this series with The Sinking Admiral
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Bloody Mary Mysteries Series
Ongoing9 books (2016–2025)
Start with Rebellion's Message, the first of 9 books in the Bloody Mary Mysteries series.
Start this series with Rebellion's Message
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Holy Wars Series
Ongoing2 books (2018–2026)
Start with Pilgrim's War and read in order.
Start this series with Pilgrim's War
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Knights Templar Mysteries Series
Complete32 books (1995–2013)
Start with The Last Templar, the first of 32 books in the Knights Templar Mysteries series.
Start this series with The Last Templar
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Medieval Murderers Series
Complete10 books (2005–2014)
Start with The Tainted Relic, the first of 10 books in the Medieval Murderers series.
Start this series with The Tainted Relic
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete1 book (2019–2019)
Shanghailanders Series
Complete1 book (2023–2023)
Short Stories/Novellas Series
Complete1 book (2013–2013)
Short Story Collections Series
Complete2 books (2012–2016)
Start with For The Love of Old Bones and read in order.
Start this series with For The Love of Old Bones
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (2018–2027)
Start this series with Act of Vengeance
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The Art of Murder Series
Ongoing3 books (2023–2025)
Start with Portrait of a Murder and read in order.
Start this series with Portrait of a Murder
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The Vintaine Series
Ongoing5 books (2014–2026)
Start with Fields of Glory, the first of 5 books in the The Vintaine series.
Start this series with Fields of Glory
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Michael Jecks written?
- Michael Jecks has written 70 books across 12 series. Their published works span from 1995 to 2027.
- What is the first book in each Michael Jecks series?
- Here are the first books in Michael Jecks's series: Anthologies: The Sinking Admiral; Bloody Mary Mysteries: Rebellion's Message; Holy Wars: Pilgrim's War; Knights Templar Mysteries: The Last Templar; Medieval Murderers: The Tainted Relic.
- What order should I read Michael Jecks's books?
- We recommend reading Michael Jecks's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Is Michael Jecks still writing new books?
- Yes, Michael Jecks has 5 ongoing series: Anthologies, Bloody Mary Mysteries, Holy Wars, The Art of Murder, The Vintaine.