Bøger af Pete Jennings

The first book to gather the fragmentary sources on this dynamic 7th century warrior king, who expanded his territory with war craft and politics in a time of great upheaval. The tale is told within the context of Anglo Saxon culture: food, costume, law, housing, finance, slavery and the competing Pagan & Christian religions.

An Angry Arsonist: Pete Jennings presents the 4th novel in the Ron Webb Mystery series.Arson is a nasty business, but with so many suspects, DCI Ron Webb and his new Detective Sergeant Peggy Catchpole have their work cut out deciding which motive could have led to a double murder in Ipswich? Money, revenge, love and ambition may all play a part. Could it be related to a mystery from many years ago, or is it the result of criminals being recently released from prison? Have they even worked out the correct intended victims?The Serious Crime Squad extend their enquiries across the picturesque county of Suffolk, but things are often not always what they seem

Valkyries are the choosers of the heroic slain warriors within Anglo Saxon and Viking Heathen mythology. Their roles have changed and yet they have retained their imagery of fiercely independent, strong women. This book brings together the historic sources to explore what and who they are, and includes over 30 illustrations, mostly in colour.

Murder amongst the mounds: A Ron Webb mystery by Pete JenningsA young woman re-enactor has been murdered amongst the burial mounds at Sutton Hoo, the iconic Anglo-Saxon royal cemetery. DCI Ron Webb and his Suffolk-based team must discover the motive before they can unmask the killer. Her ex-boyfriend seems unpopular, but at least one other member of her re-enactment group was also interested in her. Could the motive be lust or the jealousy of another woman?Some of that group harbour their own secrets, and more than one thinks that they know the identity of the murderer. The woman was also involved in the occult, so was this some form of ritualistic killing? Possible clues are pointing towards that explanation. The usually orthodox detective resorts to an unusual strategy to solve the case.Part of the Ron Webb Mystery series (Number 5), but it can be read independently of the other books.

Retired art teacher Alfred Baldwin thinks he has found a primitive but perfect artist's studio, isolated at the edge of ancient Suffolk woodland. Bewildered by his wife's desertion and at odds with modern living it seems just the place to live just the way that he wants to. He hadn't envisaged any neighbours other than local wildlife, but soon discovers that he shares his home with some Anglo Saxon elves. What is more they have a challenge for him!Join Alfred's adventures as he cycles the old trackways of East Anglia discovering ancient places, hidden history and folklore, and carrying an essential supply of cheese.

Alternating between new and old articles on Paganism and history to bizarre humour and folklore; This collection includes the texts of three long out-of-print booklets: 'The Wild Hunt and its followers', 'Old Glory & the Cutty Wren' plus 'The Gothi & the rune stave.'

Everyone has one good book in them. It doesn't mean that they have three. Rodney Wells wrote a good first novel, and was signed to a three book deal, enabling him to give up his job. Unfortunately since then he has divorced and his second book was disappointing. If he does not produce something better by the deadline in two months' time his world is likely to collapse. The trouble is that he is over optimistic, badly organised and lacks the focus to complete it.This humorous book tracks his increasingly desperate attempts to gain inspiration and produce another winner, against a comic background of being accused of being a terrorist and pervert, trying to steal his own manuscript, being the subject of a voodoo curse, and battles with call centres, potential girlfriends, a newspaper reporter and readers on his web forum. Then of course there is his increasingly irate agent and scheming publisher to deal with. It culminates in a disastrous visit to a literary festival but ends with a subtle twist that resolves his problem, but not quite in the way that anyone may imagine.There are also some of Rodney's wry and eccentric observations on the publishing industry, multi-tasking, police, Suffolk country pubs, exercise, Prog Rock music, writers groups, doctor's receptionists, village life, art exhibitions, folk clubs and the many modern fashions that he as a grumpy, fat and balding fifty five year old privately fumes about.The geographic background is mainly the author's home county of Suffolk, and the action all takes place over a one month period.

Blacksmith Gods is a unique compendium of fascinating facts, fantasy and mystery relating to that universal archetype, the blacksmith. Covering many countries and cultures the book explores charming folk tales and customs alongside the often cruel myths of the metal-working Gods. Discover the mysterious magic associated with them and their craft, from pre-history to the modern age.

Haunted Ipswich

A collection of strange stories, sightings and happenings in Suffolk