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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.

Crime Fiction

Crime Thrillers

Thriller & Suspense

Scary

Exciting

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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?

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?

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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'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

'Brilliant story, great characters, plausible twists and turns. This author created an amazing storyline that kept me glued to my earphones for two days.' - Amazon customer

‘Every moment, every word was fresh and I found myself replaying parts to make sure I didn't miss a thing.’ – Gwyneth, Audible listener

Stephen Hogan

Lucy Paterson

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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Well what can I say?
I first discovered one of Michaels stand alone books the seventh victim and was hooked. I became a huge fan then of his Matilda Dark series.
I eagerly purchased chapter one and couldn’t wait to listen and I wasn’t disappointed! Where does this guy get his ideas? I felt so much empathy for the character Auden and even felt his anxiety on times only for the end twist to have me questioning everything!
Well written, well narrated and with out swearing a .. a muddy great story!

If you haven’t yet read one of this author’s books do so. It’s written in a way where you feel connected with the characters the further the story grows.
And finally I can’t finish without saying.. I loved Nanook.
Roll on the next Matilda release