'Jecks keeps the suspense at a steady boil as his well-rounded characters fight for a corner in tumultuous London' Publishers Weekly

'I look forward to seeing what mishap next awaits the unlikely hero of Jack Blackjack' Historical Novel Society

DANGER LIES IN WAIT IN TUDOR LONDON . . .

London, 1554. Light-fingered Jack Blackjack wakes in a tavern's yard with a sore head, his knife smeared with blood and a dead stranger lying beside him. Jack may have robbed the man but he's certain that he didn't kill him.

Unfortunately, the man's purse contains something much more valuable than money and, as the prime suspect for the murder, everyone is on Jack's tail. He needs to get out of the city, and fast, but a rebel army is marching on London: the bridge is blocked and every gate manned. Trapped in the city, Jack must avoid being caught long enough to find the real murderer.

About the Author

Michael Jecks' books have won wide acclaim in the UK and abroad, and been shortlisted for prizes such as the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. Jecks has been the organiser of the Crime Writers' Association's Debut Dagger and a judge for the CWA Ian Fleming Steel Dagger. In 2016 he was honoured to be elected as Hon. Secretary of the prestigious Detection Club.

Rebellion's Message is the first book in the series.

@MichaelJecks | michaeljecks.co.uk

Reviews
A master of caustic tone and well-observed detail, Jecks keeps the suspense at a steady boil as his well-rounded characters fight for a corner in tumultuous London with humor * * Publishers Weekly * *
I look forward to seeing what mishap next awaits the unlikely hero of Jack Blackjack * * Historical Novel Society * *
An unlikely and amusing sleuth * * Kirkus Reviews * *
A thoroughly enjoyable and engaging romp through mid 16th century London . . . It was vividly and simply brought to life. I shall be looking out for the others . . . I want to see what other scrapes Jack gets into (and hopefully, out of.) * * Shots Magazine * *



Book Information
ISBN 9781786894977
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Black Thorn
Publisher Canongate Books
Weight(grams) 162g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 131mm * 9mm