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Behind the pseudonym Mark Dewar lies a writing combination (Mark Heywood and Peter Dewar) specialising in historical crime fiction.

Mark Dewar has a fascination for Spain in the time of the Moors, Al Andalus, and for murder most foul. The Cordoba series explores this fascinating period in Spanish history and its finely balanced political situation and threat of imminent war with Baghdad. The absorbing rituals of daily life are played out amongst tightly plotted murder mystery investigations.

The first book in the series was shortlisted for the 2008 Crime Writers Association Debut Dagger Award. In 2012 it was published in Spanish as 'Final de Partida en Cordoba' and in 2014 it was published in English as 'Checkmate'. ...more

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Do you find it difficult coming up with ideas, or is that something that comes easily?

Mark Dewar Hi Amy,

Thanks for the question. The great thing about writing about 10th century Cordoba is that it is packed full of fabulous characters. The politic…moreHi Amy,

Thanks for the question. The great thing about writing about 10th century Cordoba is that it is packed full of fabulous characters. The political situation at the time was fascinating and Al Andalus was poised on a knife edge. Within around 50-70 years of the time of writing the whole thing was gone. Al Andalus was overrun and the Moors ruled for 500 years before the Reconquista made Spain a Catholic country.

So from a setting perspective the books are a writer's dream. It's all set up for you. All you have to do is weave a plot through that backdrop and you are away. But I guess that's where the hard work starts! The ideas do come thick and fast but we just have to make sure that we give our readers what they want. Typically that is murder or thriller wrapped around a wider political backdrop.

I hope that helps. Happy to elaborate if you like.

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Mark Dewar There are so many things to enjoy about being a writer. Seeing your work on the shelf is a joy, and knowing that people are reading it is very humblin…moreThere are so many things to enjoy about being a writer. Seeing your work on the shelf is a joy, and knowing that people are reading it is very humbling. (less)

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	Checkmate (The Cordoba Mysteries #1) 3.84 avg rating — 90 ratings — published 2014 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Devil's Chain (The Cordoba Mysteries Book 3) 4.14 avg rating — 36 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Blood Horizon (The Cordoba Mysteries #2) 4.13 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Allah's Architect (The Cordoba Mysteries Book 4) 4.12 avg rating — 26 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Final de partida en Córdoba 3.29 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	THE CORDOBA MYSTERIES BOOKS 1-4 four gripping historical thrillers it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Final de partida en CÃ¯Â¿Â½rdoba 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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