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The Devil’s Code

By: Michael Wood
Narrated by: Olivia Mace
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'Once again, Michael Wood, the master of horror and suspense, has written a book that put me through the wringer with its taut, horrifying, dark and devious storyline.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dr Olivia Winter is back. And she’s got a brand new case to solve.

A BRUTAL MURDER

When Isaac McFadden is found with the dismembered body of a young man in the boot of his car, it’s an easy conviction for the jury. But, then a notebook is discovered in Isaac’s house, and the police believe they have a serial killer on their hands.

A CRYPTIC CODE

Within the pages of the notebook is a chart written in a code, which DI Linus Sutton believes holds the location of more bodies. Made up of seemingly random words, numbers and symbols, and with a suspect who is refusing to talk, Sutton enlists the help of Forensic Psychologist Dr Olivia Winter.

THE FINAL GIRL

Having previously survived attacks from two killers, Olivia is the real life ‘final girl’. But can she unlock the code before her luck runs out?

The Dr Olivia Winter series:

  • The Mind of a Murderer
  • The Devil’s Code
  • Evil in the Family

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Praise for The Devil’s Code

‘The crime was brilliantly plotted. I also tried my hardest with decoding the notebook… and when it was all finally revealed, well, I sat back and applauded the author for a job well done.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Michael Wood deserves to be recognised as one of our best crime writers.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘One twisted but addictive read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What a read this was, it chilled me to the bone, the darkness was intense and downright scary. The code was cleverly done and I spent ages trying to figure it out myself, but to no avail.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'It's beautiful, dark but gripping and a real page turner.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Clever, heartbreaking and – in parts – very gruesome!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hooks you from the first page and if you enjoy procedurals with dark twists, you will enjoy this.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The Devil's Code is not for the faint hearted and is devilishly clever.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The pace is relentless, fuelled by unexpected twists and dark revelations.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'An extremely chilling read with a twist that will blow your socks off!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'As you are reading it, you think you have it solved but you couldn’t be more wrong.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I didn’t think he could better the Matilda Darke series which I love but I think Michael Wood might have hit the jackpot again with this one.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Once again a fantastic listen. Keeps you guessing till the very end. Parts of the story are extremely sad without giving the story away. I thought I'd guessed the ending but nope !!! I can't wait for the next book.

Fantastic !!!

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Very gruesome in parts 🤢 and guessed the plot and perpetrators half way through - but still a very good book. Listened over 2 days - kept me that engrossed! Love all Michael Wood books - this was possibly one of the weakest. Nonetheless - I still loved it and would recommend

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I’ve read all his books up to date and this one was the best so far looking forward to the next !

Best book I’ve read by Michael Wood !

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Love this new character Olivia Winter and as always Michael Wood doesn't disappoint on story telling!

Excellent book!

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The second book in this series about Dr Olivia Winter, a forensic psychologist who is also the child of a serial killer, is a real cracker! This was a dark, gruesome and chilling book which made me want to keep listening (the dogs got an extra long walk!). The clever plot involves an intricate secret code, and I'm pleased to say I worked out part of it before Olivia and her police colleagues :-) Olivia is a fascinating character and I am now waiting for book 3 so that I can get to understand her a little better.

The book is really well narrated by Olivia Mace.

Dark!

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