Sword of Shadows
by Jeri Westerson

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.

Genre: Historical Crime & Mystery

Reviews

“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

Jeri Westerson

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.

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Editions

Sword of Shadows by Jeri Westerson is available in the following formats

Hardback97807278892187th April 2020146 X 224mm224$28.99
Hardback978072788921831st December 2019146 X 224mm224£20.99
Ebook97814483037481st February 2020N/A224$10.99
Ebook97814483037481st February 2020N/A224£7.99
Hardback - Large Print97817802915672nd February 2021146 X 225mm352$36.95
Hardback - Large Print978178029156729th December 2020146 X 225mm352£22.99
Paperback978178029675327th April 2021140 X 215mm224$17.95
Paperback978178029675326th February 2021140 X 215mm224£13.99
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