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  • Below Ground

  • DCI Matilda Darke, Book 11
  • By: Michael Wood
  • Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
  • Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (70 ratings)
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Below Ground

By: Michael Wood
Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
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Summary

A MISSING DETECTIVE

DCI Matilda Darke has been kidnapped and her nemesis, Steve Harrison appears to be behind it. He’s currently residing in the supermax of Wakefield Prison and spends twenty-three hours a day in his cell, so how could he possibly be responsible?

A SERIAL KILLER WITH A VENGEANCE

As Matilda’s team race to find her, they’re alerted to a body found in an abandoned car on the outskirts of Sheffield. With forensics scouring the woodland for clues, the last thing they expect is for the body count to rise.

A RACE AGAINST TIME

Meanwhile the search intensifies for the DCI when a video of her kidnapping is leaked to the media. And as she desperately tries to uncover what has led to her being held captive in an underground cell, she’s about to find out how much danger she’s truly in.

If Matilda’s team don’t find her soon, they might not find her at all…

©2023 Michael Wood (P)2023 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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‘Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths

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Great

Another fantastic book from Michael, Great story although I don't know how much more that team can take lol

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Another triumph

Thoroughly enjoyed this book but disappointed that I now have to wait for the next release.
Good storyline often bringing up previous characters and tying up some earlier events.
Excellent narration though a couple of the chapters cut out before the end of a sentence, this however did spoil the storyline.

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Worth the wait :)

I really enjoyed this book, It had me on the edge of my seat! Cannot wait for the next instalment.

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Outstanding

As always, the most gripping story from Michael Wood. The Matilda Dark series is outstanding- never want them to end. A cliffhanger of an ending again.

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The story

Enjoyed the characters and the relationships with each other. The story keeps you guessing and wanting more

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Brilliant

I’ve been looking forward to Below Ground for so long and it did not disappoint- fantastic story and narration.

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My nerves are ripped to shreds!!

Phew! This book started with a shocking event at Matilds Darke's house, and Michael Wood kept up the tension all the way through to the thrilling climax.

Like all the others in this addictive series, this book takes the listener on a rollercoaster ride. I always know when I listen to one of this author's books that absolutely anyone can come to a sticky end. He's not afraid to kill off popular characters, so I end up chewing my fingernails whilst listening! All the usual characters are there, including the evil serial killer Steve Harrison.

This is a must read/listen to series, and if you haven't already then you're really missing out.

Excellent narration, as always, by Stephanie Beattie.

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Loved it

Huge fan of these books and this was up to the usual high standard

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I’m starting to fall out with Michael Wood lol

Leaves us on tender hooks the whole book , Finally we get the sighs of relief after every possible emotion has gone through us and then ends the book like that !!! I don’t know how much more my nerves can take lol .. Brilliant narration by Stephanie and excellent storyline by Mr Woods .. yet again a masterpiece

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Good read

enjoyed another good book by this author and look forward to the next book, matilda dark is brilliant

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