Review of The Mortecarni by Kelly Evans

Set in the 14^th century, with the Black Plague savaging Europe, Maurice, a Christian monk turned healer becomes part of a secret society put together by Pope Clement and King Edward of England. The Knights of the Garter sole goal is to hunt down and eliminate an ancient evil called the Mortecarni, infected individuals who are undead and crave only human flesh.

Ms. Evans clearly has done a magnificent job of recreating medieval Europe. You can almost smell the wood smoke and hear the cries of superstitious mobs as they hunt those presumed to be witches. The research into herbs and heal methods of the period points to a master story teller that brings history alive. Although the main villain is the undead, Ms Evans shared the actual horrors of this dark and deadly time in history of early Europe.

This is the Pillars of the Earth meets the Walking Dead in a beautifully written tale of the horror in a time of pestilence and evil. I am truly anxious to visit with Brother Maurice in his next adventure.