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The Lost Children

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


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.The Lost Children

Tense, twisty, emotional and grippinga huge 5 stars‘. Will definitely be reading more from Matilda Darke and this gets from me!’ Angela Marsons

excellent‘Matilda Darke is an character’ BA Paris

explosive‘This novel is already making a bang – with reviewers comparing Michael’s work to that of his heroes Val McDermid and James Oswald’Sheffield Star

going places‘DCI Matilda Darke is ’ James Oswald

Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending‘. Recommended if you liked ’ Mark EdwardsHappy Valley

Budge up Jed Mercurio‘ 
 when you are done working on I think it is time for you to meet Matilda’ LJ, Read and Rated Book Review BlogLine of Duty

Excellent plottingirresistible read‘. The twists keep on coming making this an ’ Michael J. Malone

really enjoyed‘I getting to know DCI Matilda Darke’ Robert Bryndza

the perfect heroine‘DCI Matilda Darke is ’ Elly Griffiths

Matilda Darke is back
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