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  • For Reasons Unknown

  • DCI Matilda Darke, Book 1
  • By: Michael Wood
  • Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
  • Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (706 ratings)

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Summary

Two murders. Twenty years. Now the killer is back for more…

A darkly compelling debut crime novel. The start of a brilliant series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid, and James Oswald.

DCI Matilda Darke has returned to work after a nine month absence. A shadow of her former self, she is tasked with re-opening a cold case: the terrifyingly brutal murders of Miranda and Stefan Harkness. The only witness was their eleven-year-old son, Jonathan, who was too deeply traumatized to speak a word.

Then a dead body is discovered, and the investigation leads back to Matilda's case. Suddenly the past and present converge, and it seems a killer may have come back for more…

©2019 Michael Wood (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Great story and narration

Most books are just "okay" or slightly better - I found this book very easy to get in to, to keep me interested and isn't too far fetched or silly! I was highly impressed as you never really know what you're going to get when you purchase a new author but I shall be continuing this series for sure! 🙌🙌
Highly recommended if you are a crime fan!

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Up there with best

A character based crime thriller, I have read so many I’ve lost count. Holmes, Poirot, Morse, Wexford, Vera - this one sits amongst the best. Excellent, richly drawn believable characters and a cracking mystery.

I will be checking out the rest of this series and others by the author.

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I loved this

I thoroughly enjoyed this audio book. The story kept me guessing throughout. Just brilliant.

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Good character let down by story.

Character was interesting and engaging. However this story led you to believe the outcome from the start.

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Good first book in the series

I enjoyed the characters and book overall and look forward to reading the next book in the series.

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Great!!!

Love the characters and the story. Great narration. I'm definitely listening to all the other books. It's very entertaining, and the characters' personalities keep me locked in.

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Amazing!

A fantastic and gripping story, I listened to this over 4 days. The narration is good and easy to listen to. I was already familiar with the story having read the book, but it still kept me hooked. I’m off to download the next in the series!

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Loved it!!

Fantastic Michael could not stop listening to it. I can't wait to listen to the next one.

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What a start to an amazing series

Took a while to warm to the book and Matilda’s character but loved her by the end. A storyline that keeps you guessing until the very end. Can’t wait to listen to the next book

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This was excellent

I couldn’t put this down such a great story with really authentic surprises. Keeps you guessing all through to the end. Will definitely be going to the next in series.

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