John Matthews Boeken

Zuid-Frankrijk, augustus 1963. De tienjarige Christian Rosselot wordt ontvoerd en verkracht. Meer dood dan levend laat de dader hem achter in een korenveld. Niet lang daarna sterft het kind. De lokale gendarme arresteert de plaatselijke dronkelap, ondanks het feit dat de bewijsvoering tegen hem niet sterk is. Een tweede verdachte gaat vrijuit doordat hij bescherming geniet in hoge politieke kringen. De enige die tegen deze vorm van klassejustitie bezwaar aantekent, is de jonge inspecteur Dominic Fornier, maar na de nodige druk van hogerhand laat hij zijn protest varen... Californië, december 1994. Een Engels gezin raakt betrokken bij een verkeersongeval. Jeremy en Allison Capel komen beiden om het leven, maar hun zoon Eyran overleeft de ramp en om de traumatische gebeurtenis te verwerken, gaat de jongen in therapie. Tijdens een hypnose-sessie komen er plotseling beelden naar boven die lijken te verwijzen naar iets dat lang geleden heeft plaatsgevonden, lang voordat hij geboren was. Iets gruwelijks dat zich ooit in een korenveld afspeelde...

Een genetisch onderzoeker krijgt tijdens zijn zoektocht naar een middel tegen aids te maken met bedrijfsspionage en rivalen.

Based on the seasonal rhythms and festivals of the ancient year, this title draws its inspiration from pre-Celtic mythology and shamanic mysteries, placing mystical archetypes into a nature-based system rich in shamanic wisdom and forest lore.

The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, reimagined for a new generation of readers by John Matthews, one of the world's leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe.

The book delves into the various representations of Merlin, the iconic magician of Arthurian legend. Arthurian expert John Matthews explores the different facets of Merlin's character, offering insights into his enduring legacy and significance in literature and mythology. This examination reveals how Merlin's image has evolved over time, highlighting his impact on storytelling and cultural perceptions of magic.

This volume tells in exciting and authentic detail the story of four great warlords from the early medieval period. They waged their wars, first with the barbarian tribes of Europe and later with the might of Islam in bitter struggles in Spain and for the Holy Land, to establish the political and military dominance of Christianity throughout Europe and the Middle East. These were violent and treacherous times, but the personalities of these four great figures of the period were influenced by the chivalrous traditions that were beginning to characterisc medieval culture. Warriors of Christendom tracks the careers of Charlemagne, El Cid. Richard Lionheart and Barbarossa.

Learn about the daredevil exploits of those pirates who have passed into folklore. Read of daring raids on sea and land, and discover the reality of pirate life on board a ship - from their strict codes of conduct to the terrible punishments that awaited those who broke them.

Delve into the enchanting world of Celtic shamanism with this kit, designed to enhance your shamanic abilities. It includes a collection of 40 beautifully illustrated cards and a 176-page instruction book, serving as tools for divination and self-discovery. By engaging with the imagery, you'll connect with powerful Celtic archetypes and navigate the inner cosmos, fostering a deeper understanding of your life path. This unique resource bridges the everyday and the unseen, guiding you on your visionary journey.

Do you dare open the Henry Hunter files and discover the monsters within?The parents of a friend of Henry's have gone missing - disappeared from the very deck of their boat in the Caribbean. The only lead Henry and Dolf have is the sighting of a ghostly galleon and a huge tentacle of mist.Exploring the local pirate history and myths, Henry and Dolf uncover a cursed crew of pirates, led by no other than the deadly Edward Teach - Blackbeard himself. But what's keeping the pirates sailing beyond their deaths? And how and why are they building a crew of live prisoners?It's up to Henry and Dolf to survive monster waves and befriend a crazy local seadog to solve the mystery and put the pirates back in their watery graves!ABOUT THE AUTHOR John Matthews is an historian, screenwriter and children's author who has produced over ninety books on myth, the Arthurian Legends and Grail Studies, as well as short stories, a volume of poetry. John has been involved in many film projects over the past 10 years, as both an advisor and contributor. In 2003 he was the historical advisor to the Jerry Bruckheimer movie 'King Arthur', and has made appearances on both History Channel and Discovery Channel specials on Arthur and the Holy Grail. He shared a BAFTA award for his work on the Educational DVD made to accompany the King Arthur movie. John lives with his wife, author Caitlin Matthews, in Oxford, England. His previous titles for Templar include STORYWORLD and THE TRICK OF THE TALE