For Reasons Unknown, Michael Wood
For Reasons Unknown, Michael Wood
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For Reasons Unknown

Author: Michael Wood

Narrator: Stephanie Beattie

Unabridged: 9 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/27/2019

Synopsis

Two murders. Twenty years. Now the killer is back for more… A darkly compelling debut crime novel. The start of a brilliant series, perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Val McDermid, and James Oswald. 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…

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 April 06, 2017

Wow, I have just stumbled upon another well-hidden little gem! Where have you been hiding, Mr. Wood? This novel adds to my growing pile of terrific debut thrillers and new authors to watch that I have been fortunate enough to discover over the last year. I just loved this book! For Reasons Unknown is......more

Goodreads review by Debra on July 31, 2018

4.5 stars For Reasons Unknown, I did not know this series existed until I read Christine's review, and now I am hooked!!!! I'll be devouring the following books in this series as fast as I can get my hands on them! DCI Matilda Darke has returned to work after a 9-month absence. She is disappointed to......more

Goodreads review by Mary Beth on March 08, 2017

This was a fantastic start to this series and I am looking forward to reading book two of this series this month. This book just Wowed me, it surely met the Wow factor that I look for in my books. This author did a really great job. A crime, mystery novel with a slight thriller twist, For Reasons Unk......more

Goodreads review by Sheyla ✎ on April 28, 2020

A really good beginning to the series! A cop down on her luck, a cold case, and a new murder. This particular mix was enough to keep my attention throughout the book. Matilda Darke is coming back to work after a long absence and having had the most difficult time in her life. She has lost her husb......more

Goodreads review by Jack on August 15, 2016

For Reasons Unknown is an explosive debut novel that not only shocks, but pulls at one's heartstrings. It's impossible not to fall for Matilda Darke, a broken woman who is being eaten away by grief and guilt after her husband’s death and an unsolved case with a missing child at its core. We follow h......more

Quotes

Praise for OUTSIDE LOOKING IN: ‘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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