For Reasons Unknown

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

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