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The Hangman’s Hold
- DCI Matilda Darke, Book 4
- Narrated by: Stephanie Beattie
- Length: 11 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
Your life is in his hands.
In the gripping new serial killer thriller from Michael Wood, Matilda Darke faces a vicious killer pursuing his own brand of lethal justice. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons and Helen Fields.
There’s a killer in your house.
The Hangman waits in the darkness.
He knows your darkest secrets.
He’ll make you pay for all the crimes you have tried desperately to forget.
And he is closer than you think.
DCI Matilda Darke is running out of time. Fear is spreading throughout the city. As the body count rises, Matilda is targeted and her most trusted colleagues fall under suspicion. But can she keep those closest to her from harm? Or is it already too late?
Critic reviews
‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Daimond
“An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth
‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton
‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant
‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker
'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms
‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot
Praise for Michael Wood:
‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir
‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths
‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch
‘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
‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward
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- Mr S Mapley
- 08-06-23
Brilliant
Loving this series by Michael Wood! Can’t wait to download the next one! Thoroughly enjoyable
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- Natasha
- 01-10-23
Couldn't stop listening
Another book as amazing as I've come to expect from Michael Wood! I love Matilda so much
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- Andy
- 04-07-22
Excellent Performance
This is a well written plot which kept me guessing with strong characters and I am becoming a fan of Matilda Darke but the experience is greatly enhanced by the voice actor. Great narration in particular towards the final chapters as the tension builds.
There is quite a bit of police jolly female banter in this tale which I think I would struggle to read from the text and might have given up but the voice actor makes it all work and I have enjoyed listening.
I feel that this female DI would make a good television series.
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- Clare
- 17-12-22
Murder mystery and intrigue
Completely loving this series of books on to the next to follow Matilda Darke and her team
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- Jackyj
- 12-06-23
Enthralling
I am just loving this series. Full of twists and turn. I’m now a keen follower of Michael Wood and have down loaded all of the Matilda Dark books so … moving on to the next one.
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- Mollie Grosberg
- 27-01-24
Love these books
Utterly obsessed with the Matilda Darke series. Brilliant writing and love the way Stephanie reads the characters. Another stand out.
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- Hello Kitty
- 31-03-22
Loved it!
Great story as usual. I love this series.... can't wait for the next one
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- Nay W.
- 30-09-23
Loved this one right up until the end.
Finished this one very quickly. Didn’t wanna stop listening! And now a cliffhanger! “Errr mah god!” as Matilda would say. Onto the next!
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- Poppy M
- 09-09-24
Wonderful book!
Great listen, albeit a bit gruesome at times. Well read and illustrated by narrator … would recommend
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- bob
- 07-03-23
Very enjoyable story and well read
Very enjoyable story with good twists and turns. The culprit was a little more predictable than her other books, but still very good story. Very well read.
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