'Immensely gripping, suspenseful, thoughtful and very satisfying' - Sophie Hannah, best-selling crime writer.
'Lynes knows his history and tells the story with verve' - Historical Novel Society

1495 Seville, Andalusia. Every family has its secrets. Theirs might kill them.

Isaac must protect his family and defend his true faith from the Inquisition. Queen Isabella supports the Catholic church when it accuses the Jewish community of ritual killings – the ‘blood libel’. The Inquisition is determined to execute heretics like Isaac - those who practice Judaism in secret. Friends and family are arrested and set against each other. Isaac's best friend is accused of heresy and he is forced to choose between him and his own family. Isaac is determined to find the true killer and disprove the ‘blood libel’. King Ferdinand offers to help him - can Isaac trust him? As the mystery unravels what secrets will Isaac uncover about himself, his friends and his family?

As the Inquisition closes in what is Isaac prepared to do to protect his family and his faith?

Praise for Blood Libel, award winner at the Emirates Literature Festival:

"There’s no escaping the Inquisition, and horrible things do happen — but they are necessary to the story and not overly dwelt on. Isaac is a wise, astute and appealing investigator. Events are cleverly played out through his perspective, and that of a friar involved in the inquisition, and we are kept guessing to the end. I’m looking forward to reading the next Isaac Alvarez Mystery." VEH Masters, author of 'The Castilian'

‘Written with cinematic flair. The terror, danger, and suspicious atmosphere prevalent at the time is palpable’ 5* Amazon Review

"M Lynes not only brought the Inquisition to life, but he also manages to immerse the reader in the anxiety of the time. I would recommend this book to anyone that is a fan of historic fiction. I couldn’t imagine enjoying a book about such a violent time but I found myself very appreciative of this unique and enthralling period." Debbie Viscosi, The Wayward Reader