# The Lost Children - Paperback

by **Michael Wood** (Author)

Matilda Darke is back...

**APRIL 2020: LOCKDOWN**

DI 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.

As 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.

But nothing prepares them for what they uncover next...

**_The Lost Children_ 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.**

Praise for the DCI Matilda Darke Series:

'**Tense, twisty, emotional and gripping**. Will definitely be reading more from Matilda Darke and this gets **a huge 5 stars** from me!' Angela Marsons

'Matilda Darke is an **excellent** character' BA Paris

'This **explosive** novel is already making a bang - with reviewers comparing Michael's work to that of his heroes Val McDermid and James Oswald' _Sheffield Star_

'DCI Matilda Darke is **going places**' James Oswald

'**Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending**. Recommended if you liked _Happy Valley_' Mark Edwards

'**Budge up Jed Mercurio** ... when you are done working on _Line of Duty_ I think it is time for you to meet Matilda' LJ, Read and Rated Book Review Blog

'**Excellent plotting**. The twists keep on coming making this an **irresistible read**' Michael J. Malone

'I **really enjoyed** getting to know DCI Matilda Darke' Robert Bryndza

'DCI Matilda Darke is **the perfect heroine**' Elly Griffiths

**Number of Pages:** 444

**Dimensions:** 1.1 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN

**Publication Date:** July 07, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 25.33 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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