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Chapter One

By: Michael Wood
Narrated by: Stephen Hogan, Lucy Paterson
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Only available from Audible, a gripping psychological thriller from the author of the DCI Matilda Darke crime series. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Mark Billingham and Val McDermid.

A copycat killer is on the loose but who really has blood on their hands?

For years, Aidan Cullen has dreamed of becoming a successful crime writer. When his hard work finally pays off and his first book is published, what should have been a night of celebration unravels into an evening of horror. Left for dead after a brutal attack, trauma leaves him paranoid and reclusive, and he retreats to the remote countryside with only his dog Nanook for company. With the world kept at arm’s length, he begins to feel safe. That is, until a woman is murdered at the end of his road.

With the police asking questions and a stalker knocking on his door, Aidan’s peace is completely shattered. And when the murderer strikes again, he starts to see a pattern in the killings; a pattern only he can recognise. Is the killer sending him a message or is his mind playing tricks on him? When you can’t trust yourself, nobody is safe.

©2023 Michael Wood (P)2023 Audible Ltd. Crime Fiction Crime Thrillers Thriller & Suspense Scary
Compelling Plot Twists • Excellent Character Development • Intriguing Psychological Elements • Skillful Storytelling
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What great news writing. Absolutely loved the story. I want another, please. Mind bender, for sure.

Wow!

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Excellent story, pieced together nicely. You’ll figure out the “mystery” early on but it does not diminish the enjoyment of the story.

I enjoyed how the story would flip from the author’s life to the first chapt of each book.

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Get this one. It’s a harrowing story of murder and mental illness. The narrator was excellent. Great read for a rainy weekend.

Very good suspense

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Convincing, Tender, Cunning, Disturbing! I’m so happy I found this author! So well performed! Excuse me while I look for more titles by Michael Wood!

Surprise, surprise!

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Michael Wood does an excellent job of bringing the reader into the story and along for an interesting character study. Perceptive readers will catch on to the clues strewn throughout the plot and enjoy the ending. To say more might spoil this mystery.

Excellent story overall

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I rea)y enjoyed listening to "Chapter One". The story really kept my interest. The characters were well developed and the story line was great. The ending however was a reL surprise. Usually I have an idea of who the murderer is. In this case I would never have guessed the murderer. The narrators did a great job. I highly recommend this book.

Shocking Ending

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Keep my attention from beginning to end! Great plot and character progression was great! Can't wait to read more from the author.

Great plot

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I started this and was sucked in from the first few minutes The plot twist turns then flips leaving you going back over it later. I can't wait to see just what the next book brings.

insomnia for the Win!

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Loved the way the author went from his life back to his book, perfectly intertwined the characters while the mystery unravels.

Fabulous plot, keeps you guessing!

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I usually listen as I am driving but the excellent narrative kept me wanting to listen even after I got home and started dinner.

excellent narration kept me hooked

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