Jeri Westerson

L.A. native Jeri Westerson writes the critically acclaimed Medieval Noir series with hardboiled protagonist Crispin Guest, ex-knight turned detective, plying his trade on the mean streets of fourteenth century London. Her novels have been short-listed for several mystery awards, including the Macavity and the Shamus. She writes a blog of history and mystery called Getting Medieval and her detective writes his own blog. You can read excerpts of her novels at her author page.
 
Here is a short story featuring her Medieval detective:
Grave Prayers: A Crispin Guest Medieval Mystery Short 

Books by Jeri Westerson

Veil of Lies: A Medieval Noir--Hired to spy on a rich merchant's wife, Crispin gets involved in murder, international intrigue, a beautiful femme fatale, and a mysterious religious relic

Serpent in the Thorns: A Medieval Noir (Crispin Guest Novels)--Falsely accused of attempting to kill the king, Crispin must race against time to bring down the real assassin before it is too late.

The Demon's Parchment: A Medieval Noir (Crispin Guest Novels)--Crispin must find stolen Hebrew texts that might have released a demon, a demon who stalks the streets of London, killing young boy.