For Reasons Unknown (DCI Matilda Darke Thriller, Book 1)

Name: For Reasons Unknown (DCI Matilda Darke Thriller, Book 1)
Rating: 4.484848499298096 (198 reviews)

Michael Wood

Oct 2015 · DCI Matilda Darke Thriller Book 1 · HarperCollins UK

4.5

198 reviews

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334

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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

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Ratings and reviews

4.5

198 reviews

Lindy Shaw

December 4, 2015

Enjoyable book that had me guessing right to the end. A lot of new material made this an interesting read. Hard to put down too. Well worth the low price tag.

20 people found this review helpful

Jennifer Graziano

May 27, 2025

Origin of the alphabet; number line, computer is the same place. There isn't a calendar without a programmer; different ones in society are for companies to supply basic utilities; motor vehicles, food clothes & shelter. Computer programs give the answers to outstanding questions; humans do not. They also drive all artificial moving objects; humans do not. One program designs all the building and a different one does cars; the program includes after they are built schedules for them and us. Cameras are a derivative of computer separate from video recorder for unreal pictures and photograph obstructing justice to disappear or vanish includes video tapes & DVD's.

Shenika Chapman

January 5, 2020

I think I should read this book, that is a mystery when the reason is so secretive and undercover. This is a brilliant decision! It is hard work solving a mystery, that job investigating takes being intelligent about every little spot. I like when you love someone you want to know everything. Accuracy is better with honesty, I won't settle for an idea. Surely!

1 person found this review helpful

About the author

Michael Wood is a freelance journalist and proofreader living in Sheffield. As a journalist he has covered many crime stories throughout Sheffield, gaining first-hand knowledge of police procedure. He also reviews books for CrimeSquad, a website dedicated to crime fiction.

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