Blood Horizon

The Cordoba Mysteries #2

by Mark Dewar

Cordoba. 950 AD. The city is on the brink of war with their sworn enemy, Baghdad. Its ships are only days away from setting sail on a mission that could decide the future of the whole country. That is, until the Admiral of the Royal Fleet is found murdered. And soon afterwards Lieutenant Haytham, the man assigned as bodyguard to the Admiral, is found dead as well. As investigations deepen to find the killer, a much bigger threat soon arises. The people of Baghdad are creating a terrifying weapon. They are harvesting a deadly disease and sealing it in earthenware pots, ready to unleash on Cordoba... Blood Horizon is an expertly plotted historical mystery set among the palaces and mosques of 10th century Spain, perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom. Praise for Mark Dewar "Brilliantly plotted and rich in period detail." - Robert Foster, best-selling author of The Lunar Code "A gripping historical mystery." - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of The Dante Conspiracy Mark Dewar has a fascination for Spain in the time of the Moors, Al Andalus, and for crime fiction. This is the second novel in the Cordoba series.

277 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 13, 2014

About the author

Behind the pseudonym Mark Dewar lies a writing combination (Mark Heywood and Peter Dewar) specialising in historical crime fiction.

Mark Dewar has a fascination for Spain in the time of the Moors, Al Andalus, and for murder most foul. The Cordoba series explores this fascinating period in Spanish history and its finely balanced political situation and threat of imminent war with Baghdad. The absorbing rituals of daily life are played out amongst tightly plotted murder mystery investigations.

The first book in the series was shortlisted for the 2008 Crime Writers Association Debut Dagger Award. In 2012 it was published in Spanish as 'Final de Partida en Cordoba' and in 2014 it was published in English as 'Checkmate'.

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

950A.D. Cordoba is preparing for war with Baghdad when Suhail bin Ahmad, Admiral of the Fleet is murdered, and his bodyguard Lieutenant Haytham. Vizier Hasdai ben Shaprut with the help of General Ghalib investigate. But what plots will they uncover.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery

[Nick Carey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second in the series

This novel is as satisfying as the previous one. The society of al Andalus is described convincingly, and once again the main characters are well developed.

[Agnesophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a fun read, because the mystery is captivating and you can tell that there was a lot of research done for this book

[Mark Dewar · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Blood Horizon’ is an expertly plotted historical mystery set among the palaces and mosques of 10th century Cordoba. It is perfect for fans of C.J. Sansom.

'Brilliantly plotted and rich in period detail.' - Robert Foster, best-selling author of 'The Lunar Code'.

'A gripping historical mystery.' - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of 'The Dante Conspiracy'.