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  • Silent Victim

  • DCI Matilda Darke, Book 10
  • By: Michael Wood
  • Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
  • Length: 11 hrs and 54 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (176 ratings)

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Silent Victim

By: Michael Wood
Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
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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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Ingenious!!!

I’ve been off work for the last 2 weeks and was looking for a good thriller to listen to……I’ve now listened to all 11 books and have enjoyed every single one of them although this has been the best one yet!!! Brilliantly narrated brilliant story line and so well written. I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT INSTALMENT!!!!

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So good!

Great performance. And such a good story. I love Matilda and can't wait to hear the other books.

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More about the police than a killer

I'm not sure if in between this book being released and reading new books by new authors if, this one didn't grab me like the precious in the series. it seemed there was m ore about matlida , sian, pat, etc than the actual crimes AND there was absolutely no detection done!! it seemed co incidence. I think Michael wood is losing his touch here. Shame as I'd waited so long for this book and was disappointed

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Outstanding listen

Absolutely brilliant listen. I love the Matilda Dark series and can’t wait for the next book. The narrator is fantastic and brings each character to life so well. Hurry up with the next instalment please!

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Not for the faint hearted

Exciting and fast paced thriller, this novel is not for the squeamish or those offended by swearing and gruesome detail.
Another winner from Michael Wood.

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Next!

I have loved this series. Easy listening books, nice characters and relationships as the characters had developed. The usual ongoing thread is wearing thin though.

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Wow!!! Absolutely loved this

I CAN NOT wait until book 12 one more month!

Love the characters the twists and turns!
Never takes me long to listen as I just can’t stop!

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Awwww amazing again!

I’m so invested in these characters I feel like they’re part of my life now! I was devastated to loose a few characters in previous books and thankfully everyone still going by the end of this one - or are they????? Need to wait till book 11 to find out

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Brilliant

I have read all books in this series I’m a big fan didn’t want it to end

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Superb

I have become very fond of Matilda and her friends. This book provokes several emotions from horror and sorrow to crying with laughter at the Turkey episode. The author has such a knack of knowing how to twist the plot just when you think you have it sussed. Michael Wood is one of the best authors I have read. Matilda Darke is fabulous .

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