Blog Tour and Giveaway: The Monastery Murders by E.M. Powell

The Monastery Murders by E.M. Powell

Publication Date: September 27, 2018

Thomas & Mercer

Paperback & eBook; 288 Pages

ISBN-13: 978-1503903241

Series: Stanton and Barling #2

Genre: Historical Mystery

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?

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About the Author

E.M. Powell’s historical thriller Fifth Knight novels have been #1 Amazon and Bild bestsellers. The King’s Justice is the first 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. You can also find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Goodreads.

Blog Tour Schedule

Monday, October 22 Feature at Passages to the Past Wednesday, October 24 Review at Donna's Book Blog Saturday, October 27 Feature at Encouraging Words from the Tea Queen Monday, October 29 Review at Pursuing Stacie Tuesday, October 30 Feature at What Is That Book About Monday, November 5 Excerpt at T's Stuff Review & Excerpt at Locks, Hooks and Books Friday, November 9 Feature at The Book Junkie Reads Thursday, November 15 Review at Hoover Book Reviews Monday, November 19 Guest Post at Jathan & Heather Wednesday, November 21 Review at What Cathy Read Next Thursday, November 22 Review at Jaffa Reads Too Monday, November 26 Review at Curling up by the Fire Wednesday, November 28 Review at Rachael's Ramblings Thursday, November 29 Review at Impressions In Ink Friday, November 30 Review at A Darn Good Read Monday, December 3 Feature at The Lit Bitch Review at Maiden of the Pages Tuesday, December 4 Review at A Book Geek Wednesday, December 5 Review at Historical Fiction with Spirit Thursday, December 6 Feature at CelticLady's Reviews Friday, December 7 Review at Bookramblings

Giveaway

During the Blog Tour we will be giving away 6 copies of The Monastery Murders by E.M. Powell! To enter, please enter via the Gleam form below.
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The Monastery Murders is the second installment from E M Powell’s series, Stanton & Barling. I thought it was a great read. It is full of mystery and suspense. I was left guessing of “who done it” up until the end. I could have never predicted the ending.

I am giving The Monastery Murders a well deserved five stars. I have not read the first book of the series, The King’s Justice, but will be looking forward to reading it in the future.

I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.