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The Hangman’s Hold

By: Michael Wood
Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
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Your life is in his hands.

In the gripping new serial killer thriller from Michael Wood, Matilda Darke faces a vicious killer pursuing his own brand of lethal justice. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Helen Fields.

There’s a killer in your house.
The Hangman waits in the darkness.

He knows your darkest secrets.
He’ll make you pay for all the crimes you have tried desperately to forget.

And he is closer than you think.
DCI Matilda Darke is running out of time. Fear is spreading throughout the city. As the body count rises, Matilda is targeted and her most trusted colleagues fall under suspicion. But can she keep those closest to her from harm? Or is it already too late?

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Critic reviews

‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Daimond
“An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth
‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton
‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant
‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker
'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms
‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot
Praise for Michael Wood:
‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir
‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths
‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch
‘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, it’s 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
‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward
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Completely loving this series of books on to the next to follow Matilda Darke and her team

Murder mystery and intrigue

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Another book as amazing as I've come to expect from Michael Wood! I love Matilda so much

Couldn't stop listening

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A great plot, fantastic narration which makes for a very enjoyable listen. Twists & turns, enjoyed getting some inside into the teams lives.
Although the folks on my train gave me some funny looks when I was telling Matilda out loud who the murderer was. !
Maybe I’m learning to think like a detective more or the clues were a bit more obvious this time around - either way I really enjoyed this one and on to the next…..

I’m hooked on this series

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Another superb audio book from Michael Wood. Such an imaginative storyline which kept giving to the very end.
Brilliantly narrated by Stephanie Beamish as always.

Great storyline

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These books are awesome!!!!! I’m totally hooked and can’t stop listening the Matilda Dark Series!!

Can’t stop Listening!!!

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