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Dr. Peter “Doc” Stephenson is entering the realm of historical fiction after a 50-year career in technology during which he authored or contributed to over 20 books on computing, computer investigation, and computer security topics.
In addition to writing, Dr. Stephenson has been playing blues and Americana music for 70 years and it is through that performing, and after earning a PhD, that he was given the appellation, “Doc” by the owner of one of his performance venues.
While researching his family tree, Doc discovered several connections to Oxfordshire in England. Having visited Oxford several times and being employed by a UK company in nearby Malvern, it was only natural that he would set his tales in Oxfordshire. At the turn of the 21st century, Doc received his PhD from Oxford Brookes University so his academic experience in Oxford Town sealed the deal and resulted in his first novel, The Whispering Dead of Rewley Abbey.
“Whispering Dead” is the first in a series of murder mysteries, called “Murders in the Abbey”, that follow the carryings-on in Rewley Abbey (Cistercian monks) and Godstow Abbey (Benedictine nuns) from the end of the 13th century to the dissolution of convents and monasteries by King Henry VIII in the 16th century.
Dr. Stephenson lives with a 15-year-old dog and two Savannah cats on a pond in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Starting a “new” career at the age of 80, Doc reckons that he has only about the next 20 years to finish the series and retire – again – perhaps this time to Oxford.
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THE TWISTED ROAD
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A HISTORICAL MEDIEVAL MYSTERY!
"Whispering Dead" is the first in a series of murder mysteries following the sinister deaths in Rewley Abbey (Cistercian monks) and Godstow Abbey (Benedictine nuns) from the end of the 13th century to King Henry VIII's dissolution of the convents and monasteries in the 16th century. Intrigue and secrets abound as a determined nun deciphers the clues in this timeless historical thriller for both young adults and seasoned readers.
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"My friend, "Dr. Peter" Stephenson, has meticulously crafted a tale where mysticism, the occult and science collide to forge the ideal historical-fiction murder mystery trinity. "Whispering Dead" is the ultimate genesis for his book series, "Murders in the Abby". Dr. Peter prudently ferries his readers to Oxfordshire, England at the end of the 13th century. It is here they are immersed in a community of Cistercian monks, rebel rousers, peasant, Lords, Ladies and introduced to a small group of Benedictine nuns tasked with investigating the homicides which have darkened the town. Dr. Stephenson's episodic storytelling carefully weaves multiple characters together while keeping these faithful, feminine rationalists at the heart of his tale. Just when I thought the nuns, and I, had solved the "who and why", we were presented with new evidence that would dismantle our previous theories all while preparing us for the second installation of this medieval mystery." -- Sunny Bleau
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The Witch of Godstow Abbey - co-authored with Lady Harriet
A demonic sect practicing blood sacrifices, a noble lord who changes loyalties and falls in love, a traveling bard with “the sight” who returns from the dead, and the women of Godstow Abbey on the case. These make up the story of the Witch of Godstow Abbey. Will Sister Agnes and her friends deduce who the leader of The Kindred is before they can conduct a blood sacrifice of one of Godstow’s novices? Will an inquisitor sent by the pope to Godstow imprison nuns at the abbey for heresy? Sister Agnes, Isabel, Lady Beatrix and Mother Alice must answer these questions and more in the latest book in the “Murders in the Abbey” series written by Dr. Peter Stephenson and Lady Harriet.
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