{"product_id":"9780008535582","title":"The Lost Children: An addictive and gripping crime thriller you won’t be able to put down (DCI Matilda Darke Thriller, Book 9)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMatilda Darke is back…\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAPRIL 2020: LOCKDOWN\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDI Brady has been tracing victims of systemic abuse at a local children’s home after a high-profile accusation pitched it into the spotlight – a case that couldn’t be more personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Matilda and her team piece together the disturbing picture of the history of the home, it soon becomes clear that this is much bigger than they ever suspected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut nothing prepares them for what they uncover next…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lost Children\u003c\/em\u003e is an utterly gripping crime thriller weaving a breakneck tale of a vast network of secrets and lies, a relentless detective determined to sabotage it, and a murder that shatters two decades of silence.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePraise for the DCI Matilda Darke Series:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eTense, twisty, emotional and gripping\u003c\/strong\u003e. Will definitely be reading more from Matilda Darke and this gets \u003cstrong\u003ea huge 5 stars\u003c\/strong\u003e from me!’ Angela Marsons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Matilda Darke is an \u003cstrong\u003eexcellent\u003c\/strong\u003e character’ BA Paris\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘This \u003cstrong\u003eexplosive\u003c\/strong\u003e novel is already making a bang – with reviewers comparing Michael’s work to that of his heroes Val McDermid and James Oswald’ \u003cem\u003eSheffield Star\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘DCI Matilda Darke is \u003cstrong\u003egoing places\u003c\/strong\u003e’ James Oswald\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eCrackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending\u003c\/strong\u003e. Recommended if you liked \u003cem\u003eHappy Valley\u003c\/em\u003e’ Mark Edwards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eBudge up Jed Mercurio\u003c\/strong\u003e … when you are done working on \u003cem\u003eLine of Duty\u003c\/em\u003e I think it is time for you to meet Matilda’ LJ, Read and Rated Book Review Blog\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent plotting\u003c\/strong\u003e. The twists keep on coming making this an \u003cstrong\u003eirresistible read\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Michael J. Malone\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘I \u003cstrong\u003ereally enjoyed\u003c\/strong\u003e getting to know DCI Matilda Darke’ Robert Bryndza\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘DCI Matilda Darke is \u003cstrong\u003ethe perfect heroine\u003c\/strong\u003e’ Elly Griffiths\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael Wood's The Lost Children is a psychological thriller that takes police procedural to new heights. This mystery fiction is among the best, showcasing the author's talent for crafting top-notch thrillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Angela Marsons (36 Hours), Marion Todd (Bridges to Burn), Ed James (Where the Bodies Lie), Tim Sullivan (The Dentist), and Jd Kirk (A Killer of Influence).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michael Wood, Read by Stephanie Beattie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889117876373,"sku":"9780008535582","price":45.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008535582_31da79fa-a528-42fa-bc28-48542abbe172.jpg?v=1776888505","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008535582","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}