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
