by Keith Moray (Author)
A BRAND NEW wickedly dark medieval mystery from Keith Moray. If you like your murder truely gruesome - this series is for you!
The Black Rood of Scotland, stolen.
A coroner of York, murdered
An evil worse than plague itself, at large'
1361, York. As the country recovers from the war with France, and whispers that the pestilence has returned to England grow louder, fear is in the heart of every nobleman and commoner alike. Sir Ralph de Mandeville, ex-solider and newly appointed Justice of the Peace is sent to Langbarugh, just outside York, to investigate the murder of Coroner Sir Boderick de Whitby.
More deaths quickly follow, and while these are swiftly dealt with as plague victims, Sir Ralph and his two assistants Merek and Peter soon uncover something altogether more horrifying' A greater evil is at large in the northern wapentakes.
As panic escalates and the lines between plague and murder blur, Sir Ralph is thrust into a desperate race against time. Every shadow hides a potential killer, every cough could be a death knell. Can he unmask a murderer lurking in the terrifying shadow of the Black Death before they're all consumed by a terror more sinister than any plague?
A gruesomely wicked medieval mystery, perfect for fans of C. J. Sansom, Paul Doherty and E. M. Powell.
What readers are saying abut Keith Moray...
Dark and wonderfully addictive!' Reader Review
For any one who loves Phillipa Gregory and Kate Mosse, this is a must read' Reader Review
An excellent blending of poison, murder and the historical events' Reader Review
Comparable to other murder mystery books by well known others such as Ellis Peters or S.J Parris. Reader Review
An exciting historical fiction novel that's well worth your time!' Reader Review
Number of Pages: 306
Dimensions: 0.88 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: October 17, 2025
