For Reasons Unknown

<h2>Two murders. Twenty years. Now the killer is back for more…</h2> <p>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.</p> <p>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…</p> <p> <strong>A darkly compelling debut crime novel this is the start of a brilliant series perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Val McDermid.</strong> </p> <h2>Praise for Michael Wood:</h2> <p>‘<strong>Crackling dialogue</strong> <strong>dark wit</strong> and an <strong>exciting ending</strong>’ Mark Edwards</p> <p>‘DCI Matilda Darke is <strong>going places</strong>’ James Oswald</p> <p>‘I <strong>really enjoyed</strong> getting to know DCI Matilda Darke’ Robert Bryndza</p> <p>‘<strong>A beautifully written book</strong> with a <strong>dark heart</strong> and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward</p> <p>‘<strong>A skilfully crafted and compelling</strong> debut that hooks from the off and will keep you guessing until the final page’ M.R. Hall</p> <p>‘<strong>Gripping sad and unexpected</strong>’ Alex Marwood</p>