5-4-08 The Last Templar by Michael Jecks - Fiction

4 - A period mystery set in 1316, The Last Templar is a well plotted and well paced book. Sir Baldwin Furnshill is a knight who is the new master of Furnshill Manor after the death of his brother. Simon Puttock is the newly appointed bailiff of Lydford Castle. Together, the two investigate a rash of murders around the quiet town of Crediton. The victims are found burned and robbery seems to be the motive. Sir Baldwin and Simon work tirelessly to discover the truth before the killer or killers can strike again. The Last Templar is the first in a series of mysteries featuring Sir Baldwin and Simon.