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For Reasons Unknown by Michael Wood

For Reasons Unknown

DCI Matilda Darke #1

Michael Wood

244 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction crime mystery thriller dark mysterious tense fast-paced
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For Reasons Unknown by Michael Wood is a gripping and darkly compelling read that will captivate fans of crime, mystery, and thriller genres, particularly those who enjoy complex, suspenseful stories that weave together past and present to unravel the threads of a chilling and intricate plot.

Description

Two murders. Twenty years. Now the killer is back for more…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 St...

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Community Reviews

3.98
based on 290 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 92%

dark: 81%

tense: 44%

challenging: 29%

emotional: 29%

sad: 29%

adventurous: 11%

reflective: 7%

funny: 3%

hopeful: 3%


Pace

25% of readers chose fast
70% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

13% of readers chose Plot
73% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

59% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

31% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

36% of readers chose Yes
59% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

72% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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