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Below Ground
- DCI Matilda Darke, Book 11
- Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
- Length: 12 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
‘Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths
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…
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Praise for Michael Wood:
‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Diamond
“An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth
‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton
‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant
‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker
'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms
‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot
Praise for Michael Wood:
‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir
‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths
‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch
‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley’ Mark Edwards
‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald
‘A compelling, addictive read, it’s hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth’ Robert Bryndza, bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE
‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward
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- Mark Hanson
- 01-10-23
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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- G. Williams
- 02-10-23
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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- Lisa
- 04-10-23
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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- SandraL
- 02-10-23
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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- Kerry smethem
- 09-10-23
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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- Kindle Customer
- 01-08-24
Another Darke story
Another great DCI Darke story, loved it & loved listening to them all, but I’m feeling the end is in sight. Great work by Mr Wood & excellent narration from Miss Beatie.
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- Megapixel
- 03-10-23
Loved it
Huge fan of these books and this was up to the usual high standard
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- Karen S.
- 06-10-23
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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- Anonymous User
- 05-12-23
Good read
enjoyed another good book by this author and look forward to the next book, matilda dark is brilliant
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- Paula C.
- 17-10-23
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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