For Reasons Unknown (DCI Matilda Darke Thriller, Book 1)

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

A darkly compelling debut crime novel, this is the start of a brilliant series, perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Val McDermid.

Praise for Michael Wood:

Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending Mark Edwards

DCI Matilda Darke is going places James Oswald

I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke Robert Bryndza

A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations Sarah Ward

A skilfully crafted and compelling debut that hooks from the off and will keep you guessing until the final page M.R. Hall

Gripping, sad and unexpected Alex Marwood

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Praise for OUTSIDE LOOKING IN:

Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley Mark Edwards

DCI Matilda Darke is going places James Oswald

A compelling, addictive read, its hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth Robert Bryndza, bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE

Praise for FOR REASONS UNKNOWN:

A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations Sarah Ward

A skilfully crafted and compelling debut that hooks from the off and will keep you guessing until the final page. I cant wait for Michael Woods next one M.R. Hall

Gripping, sad and unexpected this is a terrific debut. Wood writes with the confidence and flair of an old hand Alex Marwood

A strong debut with an intriguing mystery at its heart. The first thing that strikes me is how well he writes female characters. The novel is packed full of strong women Ben Cheetham

An appealing and refreshingly human lead character is swept along in this ingeniously plotted, fast paced debut Chris Simms

'This explosive novel is already making a bang with reviewers comparing Michaels work to that of his heroes Val McDermid and James Oswald' Sheffield Star

Author Bio

Michael Wood is a freelance journalist and proofreader living in Sheffield. As a journalist he has covered many crime stories throughout Sheffield, gaining first-hand knowledge of police procedure. He also reviews books for CrimeSquad, a website dedicated to crime fiction.