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Michael writes the Isaac Alvarez Mysteries, set in late 15th century Andalusia. He won a prize for his debut, Blood Libel, at the 2020 Emirates Literature Festival. Best-selling author Sophie Hannah called it, 'immensely gripping,' and the Historical Novel Society said, 'Lynes knows his history and tells the story with verve.' He published his second novel, The Heretic's Daughter, in 2022. Awais Khan, author of The Company of Strangers, said it had, 'everything a historical thriller should have, and more.' He is hard at work on the third book in the series, The Red Citadel, to be published in 2023. Michael is a member of the Crime Writers' Association - he is the founding convenor of the Gulf Chapter - the Historical Novel Society, and The Alliance of Independent Authors. He is an alumnus of the Faber Academy's Writing a Novel course. Originally from London, he lives in Dubai with his family.
"""Lynes serves up an absorbing tale of religious conflict, intrigue, and murder set in a stunningly well-realised Spain."" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""Isaac Alvarez makes for an irresistible hero, as ready with a bold word as with a rapier."" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From Steven Veerapen, author of 'The Anthony Blanke Tudor Mysteries' ""Absorbing characters and a wonderful sense of place and time"" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ""Another exciting page turner in the Isaac Alvarez Mysteries"" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From V.E.H Masters, best-selling author of 'The Seton Chronicles'"
