The Monastery Murders
Written by E.M. Powell
Narrated by James Langton
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
Their lives are ones of quiet contemplation—and brutal murder.
Christmas Eve, 1176. Brother Maurice, monk of Fairmore Abbey, awaits the night prayer bell. But there is only silence. Cursing his fellow brother Cuthbert’s idleness, he seeks him out—and in the darkness, finds him brutally murdered.
Summoned from London to the isolated monastery on the Yorkshire Moors, Aelred Barling, clerk to the King’s justices, and his messenger Hugo Stanton, set about investigating the horrific crime. They quickly discover that this is far from a quiet monastic house. Instead, it seethes with bitter feuds, rivalries and resentments. But no sooner do they arrive than the killer strikes again—and again.
When Barling discovers a pattern to these atrocities, it becomes apparent that the murderer’s rampage is far from over. With everyone, including the investigators, now fearing for their lives, can Barling and Stanton unmask the culprit before more blood is spilled?
E.M. Powell
E.M. Powell’s historical thriller Fifth Knight novels have been #1 Amazon and Bild bestsellers. The Monastery Murders is the second novel in her new Stanton and Barling medieval murder mystery series. She is a contributing editor to International Thriller Writers’ The Big Thrill magazine, blogs for English Historical Fiction Authors and is the social media manager for the Historical Novel Society. Born and raised in the Republic of Ireland into the family of Michael Collins (the legendary revolutionary and founder of the Irish Free State), she now lives in North-West England with her husband, daughter and a Facebook-friendly dog. Find out more by visiting www.empowell.com.
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Reviews for The Monastery Murders
16 ratings4 reviews
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A gripping story with colourful characters and twisting plots. A good read.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Dry, dull and boring. Has no depth nor zest !
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I have really enjoyed this series. I have also enjoyed Powell's Fifth Knight series. If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it.
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Should never have been published, as its just a mediocre, same old, lack luster medieval theme book and made even more so by the talentless narrator