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Chapter One

By: Michael Wood
Narrated by: Stephen Hogan, Lucy Paterson
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Only available from Audible, a gripping psychological thriller from the author of the DCI Matilda Darke crime series. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Mark Billingham and Val McDermid.

A copycat killer is on the loose but who really has blood on their hands?

For years, Aidan Cullen has dreamed of becoming a successful crime writer. When his hard work finally pays off and his first book is published, what should have been a night of celebration unravels into an evening of horror. Left for dead after a brutal attack, trauma leaves him paranoid and reclusive, and he retreats to the remote countryside with only his dog Nanook for company. With the world kept at arm’s length, he begins to feel safe. That is, until a woman is murdered at the end of his road.

With the police asking questions and a stalker knocking on his door, Aidan’s peace is completely shattered. And when the murderer strikes again, he starts to see a pattern in the killings; a pattern only he can recognise. Is the killer sending him a message or is his mind playing tricks on him? When you can’t trust yourself, nobody is safe.

©2023 Michael Wood (P)2023 Audible Ltd. Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Thriller & Suspense Scary Exciting

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<i>Chapter One</i> by Michael Wood
Welcome to the sleepy village of Gallowsfield...
Aidan finds himself wrapped up in a police investigation
Is someone using Aidan's books to commit murder?
  • Chapter One by Michael Wood
  • Welcome to the sleepy village of Gallowsfield...
  • Aidan finds himself wrapped up in a police investigation
  • Is someone using Aidan's books to commit murder?
Michael Wood

About the author

Michael Wood is a former journalist and now a full-time crime writer born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, currently living in Newcastle.
He is the author of the best-selling DCI Matilda Darke series set in his home city and three standalone psychological thrillers which have been hugely successful Audible Originals; Chapter One, The Seventh Victim and Vengeance Is Mine.

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Praise for The Seventh Victim

Listeners share their thoughts on another of Michael Wood's best-selling Audible Originals
'I'm absolutely amazed. The story is gripping and gives a chill to the bones, easy to follow and characters are great.’ – Vaaleska, Audible listener
Stephen Hogan
Lucy Paterson
Claudia Jessie

About the narrator

Dublin born Stephen Hogan trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He has worked extensively in film, theatre, television and radio in Ireland, the UK and Europe. His film roles include Sardar Udham, The Foreigner, We Have Always Lived in the Castle and Transformers. His TV credits include The Vanishing Triangle, The Dry, Harry Wild, Vikings: Valhalla and Red Election. Stephen has performed at the National Theatre and Abbey and Gate theatres in Dublin and recorded over 200 plays for BBC Radio Drama. He has lent his voice actor skills to numerous best-selling audiobooks including Sebastian Barry’s Old God’s Time, John Boyne’s The Hearts Invisible Furies and Liz Nugent’s Strange Sally Diamond.

About the narrator

Since graduating with a degree in drama in 1998, Lucy initially started out as a stage actress enjoying a wide range of roles. Her career then moved into the realm of radio drama where she appeared in over 100 productions for BBC Radio 4. Realising voice work was where her passion lay she focused on this and has enjoyed a career narrating audiobooks and voicing characters in video games ever since. Lucy has recorded over 100 audiobooks to date, favourites being the Killing Eve series and the children’s house series by Yrsa Sigurdardottir where she won an earphones award for The Reckoning.

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I didn’t like the character and can’t understand why l kept listening - talk about depressing

The awful main character

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I don’t want to give spoilers but there were few surprises. The male narrator’s attempts at accents (particularly scouse) verged on comedic. I made it to the end with some relief.

Not great

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It took me a long time to get into the story and then it was clear to me what was going to be the final twist. Disappointing.

Rather predictable

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This was OK but the plot wasn't great , the story was very obvious from very early .

to obvious

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Some bits of bad grammar that are frustrating - “Nanook lays in front of the hearth” - but overall great. The solution is guessable but still very well done. Excellent narration.

Some bad grammar but a great story

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Another fantastic stand alone, these are just getting better and better, can't wait for the next one

Excellent

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Enjoyed this, thought it was a little different. Didn’t realise the outcome until quite near the end. Didn’t really like the main character much but still felt compelled to read on

Something a little different

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overall ok. the narration was good but, if the main character is Irish... get someone Irish to narrate. the Liverpool accent was painful.
I had read the comments about there being a great twist at the end.
I figured out the twist from the first few pages and was more and more reassured I was right as it progressed. A few elements I didn't guess but the big one I did it was kind of disappointing that it was so transparent.
but overall ok. an easy listen

Good but I had figured out the "twist" from the first chapter.

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I’ve listened to other audio books by this author but I found this one a little bit predictable and feel like the story has been done before

A bit predictable

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I was desperate for the twist to not be what I'd guessed in the beginning. it was.

it's OK.

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