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  • The Fallen

  • A DCI Matilda Darke Short Story
  • By: Michael Wood
  • Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
  • Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (73 ratings)

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The Fallen

By: Michael Wood
Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
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Summary

‘DCI Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths

A short story and prequel featuring DCI Matilda Darke, star of Michael Wood’s darkly compelling crime series. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Mark Billingham and Val McDermid.

It’s Christmas in Sheffield. But not everyone is enjoying the festive season…

A man has been found brutally murdered in his own home. The victim is Iain Kilbride, a once-famous TV star who has faded into obscurity. All signs point to a break-in, but why has nothing been taken?

For DCI Matilda Darke, this is the perfect chance to prove her newly formed Murder Investigation Team are up to the task. Matilda suspects the clue to finding the killer lies in Iain’s past, but she’s about to discover how dark that past really is…

©2019 Michael Wood (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited
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Great start to the SERIES.

A really great start to this series, i don't usually read prequills however as it was only a couple of hours it allowed me to keep focused while working. I really like Matilda as a character and the way she cares about the victims. As this was only a couple of hours long it was hard to get a clear handle on the team as a whole however I am looking forward to reading more of the series to get more of an idea of there individual strengths and talents within the team. I can see this being another series i'll quickly become a fan of.

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Have read every Matilda Dark book you have written and love them please write more

Loved every word of the Matilda darks books please write more thank you love the way you describe what Matilda and her gang talk about

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Before

It was bittersweet to hear how happy Matilda and James were .. Nice little whodunit too

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Sweet

It was so lovely to meet James and hear the origin of the snack drawer

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Great short story

Great short story with a twisty end however the actors voice is too good for someone who’s in their 30s Newly married and on a strong carrier path. It’s the voice of someone who should play a part such as “Vera”

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Fantastic book .. roll on book 3

I really enjoyed the first book in the DCI Matilda Darke series so was over joyed to see book 2 in the series .. Excellent story line from start to finish , full of twists and superb narration by Stephanie Beattie ..
Please tell me there will be a book 3

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An unusual police procedural story, but very good

I found it quite difficult to listen to initially because the storyline was unusual to say the least. However, once I got into it the story was clever and the range of characters, although unusual, were for the most part likeable and smart. Just off to buy the 2nd book 😁 Recommended for listening on a wet afternoon

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nice little Story

this was a good compact short story with an ending that causes an internal 'what would I do?' debate.

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Great little story to whet the appetite

A good introduction to the series. Definitely makes you want to give the full length books a try.

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Enjoyable

Good narration and interesting story. Clever plot with interesting characters. Enjoyable short story with a good ending.

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