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Silent Victim

DCI Matilda Darke, Book 10

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Silent Victim

By: Michael Wood
Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
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He took her voice
She took it back

Don’t miss the next nerve-shredding instalment in the DCI Matilda Darke Thriller series…

A CENSURED DETECTIVE WITH NO LEADS

DCI Matilda Darke and her team have been restricted under special measures after a series of calamitous scandals nearly brought down the South Yorkshire police force.

A BRUTAL ATTACK WITH NO WITNESSES

Now Matilda is on the trail of another murderer, an expert in avoiding detection with no obvious motive but one obvious method.

A DEPRAVED KILLER WHO LEAVES NO TRACES

When his latest victim survives the attack despite her vocal cords being severed, Matilda is more convinced than ever of the guilt of her key suspect. If only she had a way to prove it…

Silent Victim is an unputdownable crime thriller with twists that will make your jaw drop – perfect for fans of Kathy Reichs and Ann Cleeves.

Praise for the DCI Matilda Darke Series:

Tense, twisty, emotional and gripping. Will definitely be reading more from Matilda Darke and this gets a huge 5 stars from me!’ Angela Marsons

‘Matilda Darke is an excellent character’ BA Paris

‘This explosive novel is already making a bang – with reviewers comparing Michael’s work to that of his heroes Val McDermid and James Oswald’ Sheffield Star

‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald

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

Budge up Jed Mercurio … when you are done working on Line of Duty I think it is time for you to meet Matilda’ LJ, Read and Rated Book Review Blog

Excellent plotting. The twists keep on coming making this an irresistible read’ Michael J. Malone

‘I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke’ Robert Bryndza

‘DCI Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths

©2022 Michael Wood (P)2022 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Crime Thrillers Detective Fiction Mystery Police Procedural Psychological Thriller Thriller & Suspense Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Crime Exciting Scary Suspense

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Can't get enough of these. Thought this one was one of the most thrilling yet.

Brilliant!

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I have really enjoyed this series but I’m beginning to think the author is running out of steam. The back story of Matilda’s nemesis in prison, her recklessness with colleagues’ safety, and the ending of this episode which is the start of the next story are all starting to feel repetitive. I really enjoy the interplay between the police characters but I’m not sure I’ll continue with this series. The narration is as always excellent.

Really????

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Wow what can I say .. I know book 11 is very much underway , but PLEASE leaving us in limbo again

Brilliantly written . The part about the Turkey just cracked me up ..

Just when you think the case is over

Brilliant narration

Very highly recommend .

Nooooo no no no no .. Michael leaving us like this again

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One of the best in the series,I thoroughly enjoyed every second,and Gwyneth will make me laugh whenever I think of that scene.Unbeatable!!!
Soooooo…….please can someone help by telling me what to read next??!!until number 11 is published??!!:( :(
I have listened to the whole series back to back and I am going to miss Matilda and Co.!
Outstanding :) :)

Help!!!!!!

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It was really good as all Matilda Dark books keep them coming more in 2024

Always a good story line with many twists and turns

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