Outside Looking In, Michael Wood
Outside Looking In, Michael Wood
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Outside Looking In

Author: Michael Wood

Narrator: Stephanie Beattie

Unabridged: 10 hr 56 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/27/2019

Synopsis

‘DCI Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths The second book in Michael Wood’s darkly compelling new crime series featuring DCI Matilda Darke. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Mark Billingham and Val McDermid. When elderly George Rainsford goes to investigate a suspicious noise one night, the last thing he expects to find is a bloodbath. A man has been killed and a woman brutally beaten, left for dead. The victims are Lois Craven and Kevin Hardaker – both married, but not to each other. Their spouses swear they knew nothing of the affair and, besides, they both have alibis for the attack. With nothing else to link the victims, the investigation hits a dead end. The pressure is on for investigating officer, DCI Matilda Darke: there’s a violent killer on the loose, and it looks like her team members are the new targets. With no leads and no suspects, it’s going to take all Matilda’s wits to catch him, before he strikes again.

About Michael Wood

Michael Wood is a historian, filmmaker, and broadcaster who has written several bestselling books and made well over one hundred documentary films which are regularly seen on PBS. Some of these book-and-documentary projects include In Search of the Dark Ages, In Search of the Trojan War, and In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great. A professor of public history at the University of Manchester, he is also a fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts, the Royal Historical Society, and the Society of Antiquaries. He recently received the British Academy President's Medal for services to history and outreach.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Christine on February 23, 2017

Well, I can now say Michael Wood is definitely the real thing, a brilliant new British author in the thriller genre. I was very impressed with his debut novel, book #1 of the DCI Matilda Darke series titled For Unknown Reasons—an easy 5 star read. Even though I have sadly run out of stars, I must sa......more

Goodreads review by Debra on November 27, 2018

4.5 stars Michael Wood and DCI Matilda Darke are back again! Matilda is called to investigate when a man is found brutally murdered and his companion is clinging to life. Making this case even more interesting is that both victims, Lois Craven and Kevin Hardaker, are married to other people. Their sp......more

Goodreads review by Mary Beth on March 17, 2017

I have been behind in my reviews so I am doing something different for this one... I decided to give you a list of what people are saying about this book.... Praise for OUTSIDE LOOKING IN: ‘At one point in this tense thriller, the endearing protagonist reflects that the investigation is like having “a......more

Goodreads review by The Book Review Café on July 24, 2016

This is the second book in Michael Wood’s darkly, compelling crime series featuring DCI Matilda Darke. Ever since I read For Reasons Unknown, (which I absolutely loved by the way) I’ve been eagerly awaiting Outside Looking In. Now I don’t know about you but when I really love a book I’m always worri......more

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Praise for OUTSIDE LOOKING IN: ‘At one point in this tense thriller, the endearing protagonist reflects that the investigation is like having “all the pieces of the jigsaw but…from different boxes”. Matilda Darke is right – and only in the final pages is the full picture revealed…’ Chris Simms ‘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 Praise for FOR REASONS UNKNOWN: ‘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. I can’t wait for Michael Wood’s next one’ M.R. Hall ‘Gripping, sad and unexpected – this is a terrific debut. Wood writes with the confidence and flair of an old hand’ Alex Marwood ‘A strong debut with an intriguing mystery at its heart. The first thing that strikes me is how well he writes female characters. The novel is packed full of strong women’ Ben Cheetham ‘An appealing – and refreshingly human – lead character is swept along in this ingeniously plotted, fast paced debut’ Chris Simms '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

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