Below Ground
A gripping tale of suspense and survival
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:12th Oct '23
Should be back in stock very soon
In this gripping thriller, DCI Matilda Darke faces her greatest challenge yet as she is kidnapped, leading to a race against time to save her in Below Ground.
In Below Ground, DCI Matilda Darke finds herself in a perilous situation when she is kidnapped by someone she thought was behind bars. Steve Harrison, her arch-nemesis, is locked away in Wakefield Prison, spending the majority of his days confined to his cell. As Matilda's team races against time to locate her, they grapple with the unsettling possibility that Harrison may somehow be orchestrating her abduction from his prison cell. This gripping narrative unfolds as the team faces mounting pressure with every passing hour.
The tension escalates when a body is discovered in an abandoned car on the outskirts of Sheffield, leading the investigation into uncharted territory. With forensics working tirelessly to uncover clues, the team is unprepared for the shocking developments that follow, including an alarming rise in the body count. The urgency of the situation intensifies as Matilda, trapped in an underground cell, desperately seeks to understand the motives behind her kidnapping, all while struggling to survive.
As news of Matilda's kidnapping leaks to the media, the stakes grow even higher. The race against time becomes more frantic, and her team must confront their own fears and limitations. Will they manage to rescue her before it’s too late? Below Ground is a thrilling addition to the series, filled with unexpected twists and heart-pounding suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
Praise for Michael Wood:
‘A tense, nail-biting story with a truly twisted ending’ Katerina Diamond
“An established master of the serial killer novel takes us on another dangerous journey through the streets of Sheffield. Watch out for those twists – you won't see them coming!” Stephen Booth
‘A gritty and atmospheric thriller with more twists and turns than a hangman's knot. I loved it’ Matt Hilton
‘Solid storytelling and great unravelling of plot. Michael Wood ups the pace as the noose tightens’ Rachel Sargeant
‘Taut, twisting and sharp as a blade, The Hangman’s Hold wrong-footed me at every, devious turn’ Chris Whitaker
'Wood hit the ground running with For Reasons Unknown, first in the DCI Matilda Darke series. In the fourth instalment, The Hangman's Hold, he picks up the pace again with a twisting plot that races to a nail-biting finish’ Chris Simms
‘Bites into you like the rough twine of a hangman’s noose and refuses to let go. Tautly plotted, brilliantly realised, this is further proof that Michael Wood is only going to get better and better. The Hangman’s Hold is going to be big…’ Neil Broadfoot
Praise for Michael Wood:
‘You can count on Michael Wood to deliver a deliciously twisted and intriguing plot, leading to a surprise ending by a likeable and very real protagonist, Matilda Darke’ Yrsa Sigurdardottir
‘She is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths
‘A pitch-black concept, tightly delivered and played at exhilarating pace’ Paul Finch
‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley’ Mark Edwards
‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald
‘A compelling, addictive read, it’s hard to put down. I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. She's strong character with real depth’ Robert Bryndza, bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE ICE
‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward
ISBN: 9780008535636
Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 32mm
Weight: 300g
448 pages