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Author Description
Two murders. Twenty years. Now the killer is back for more…DCI Matilda Darke has returned to work after a nine month absence. A shadow of her former self, she is tasked with re-opening a cold case: the terrifyingly brutal murders of Miranda and Stefan Harkness. The only witness was their eleven-year-old son, Jonathan, who was too deeply traumatized to speak a word.Then a dead body is discovered, and the investigation leads back to Matilda's case. Suddenly the past and present converge, and it seems a killer may have come back for more…A darkly compelling debut crime novel, this is the start of a brilliant series, perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Val McDermid.Praise for Michael Wood:‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending’ Mark Edwards‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald‘I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke’ Robert Bryndza‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward‘A skilfully crafted and compelling debut that hooks from the off and will keep you guessing until the final page’ M.R. Hall‘Gripping, sad and unexpected’ Alex Marwood
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
A cold case resurfaces when a new murder suggests the original killer has returned. DCI Matilda Darke, still recovering from a nine-month absence, is assigned to reinvestigate the brutal Harkness murders from twenty years prior. The only witness, the victim's traumatized son, offered no clues. When a new body is discovered, the investigation blurs the lines between past and present, indicating the killer may be active again.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Reopening of a twenty-year-old cold case involving the murders of Miranda and Stefan Harkness.
- The sole witness, Jonathan Harkness, was too traumatized to provide any information.
- A new murder occurs, linking the present to the cold case.
- DCI Matilda Darke's personal struggles and return to duty after a nine-month absence.
- Exploration of how past events impact the present investigation.
- The possibility of a serial killer returning to commit more crimes.
- Introduction to DCI Matilda Darke as a character in a new series.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
This debut crime novel introduces DCI Matilda Darke and has been praised for its compelling plot and character development. Reviewers highlight the gripping nature of the mystery, noting its ability to keep readers guessing until the very end. The dialogue is described as crackling, and the narrative is recognized for its dark wit and satisfying conclusion. The book is seen as the promising start to a new series, with comparisons drawn to established authors in the crime fiction genre.
Page Count:
334
Publication Date:
2017-02-28
Publisher:
One More Chapter
ISBN-10:
0008158673
ISBN-13:
9780008158675
Thriller
Crime
Mystery
