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  • Silent Victim

  • DCI Matilda Darke, Book 10
  • By: Michael Wood
  • Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
  • Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (32 ratings)

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Silent Victim

By: Michael Wood
Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
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Publisher's summary

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
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amazing

Matilda never fails. This series just gets better and better with every book. My only complaint is that Michael Wood can't write fast enough because I am already ready for the next.

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Loved it

I really enjoyed this book. Was sad it was over. Can't wait for the next one.

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Bloody brilliant! Wood and Beattie winners again!

I do prefer British detective and mysteries and this again proves why. Michael Wood’s DCI Matilda Darke audiobook #10 continues with his outstanding creative talent that grabbed me from the beginning to end. Stephanie Beattie’s narrative skills shine through. Both are a perfect pairing that I pray continues. DCI Matilda Darke and crew search for a brutal serial killer, leaving me at the edge and keeping me there throughout. Wood interweaves subplots that continue from previous books in this series: I think it is advisable to start with the first book. Though this a dark listen, I do have to say, however, during the hilarious Christmas turkey dinner conversation, I recommend not drinking anything or you may spit it out with laughter. I know I did. Whodunnit? With one hour left, I I had no idea. “Silent Victim” jumps to the top of my favorites in my vast Audible library. I anxiously await #11. Well worth a credit, however I lucked out with paying a mere $11.09. So highly recommended, I can’t see to the top. Epic, I say. EPIC! EPIC! EPIC! A nod to Wood, Beattie and Audible for making this audiction available. I am ecstatic that #11 is forthcoming.

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Another Michael Woods winner

For any mystery lover, Michael Woods never disappoints. Once again, he delivers. So many twists and turns. Just when you think you've figured out the who dunnit, another twist.

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Same old story

Tired of Wood “killing” Matilda. Change the story line We need to keep her alive and working—pick on someone else

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Meh

This author needs to shut down the series. Nothing original at this point. This last one was barely above a yawn.

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