Vengeance is Mine by Michael Wood

 

Vengeance is Mine by Michael Wood- psychological thriller

Dawn has never known her father. Her mother had told her it was a one night stand once she was old enough to understand. When she finally learns the truth after behaviour well out of character from her mother, she is horrified to find out he is about to be released from prison where he was sent following the murder of the daughter of one of her old school teachers. Once the shock settles, Dawn's interest is piqued especially as she is a paralegal and she finds out things are not as clear cut as they first appeared twenty years ago when he was sentenced. Did Dominic really kill Stephanie and can Dawn ever love her father?

This plot intrigued me and most certainly kept the pages turning. A new author to me and one I most certainly will be looking out for in the future as this was such a brilliantly entertaining read. I didn't know what or who to believe and found myself sitting on the fence for most of the time- the writing is skilfully and cleverly crafted. A clever twist at the end which surprised me in a very good way. A stunning piece of writing that more than kept me engaged. Brilliant

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Published 4 July 2024 by One More Chapter £9.99 | Paperback £2.99 | eBook Available from Audible A GRUESOME MURDER Twenty years ago, a young girl vanished from a quiet street in Tyne and Wear. Days later, her dismembered body was found in an attic close to her family home, shaking the community to its core. A DEVASTATING SECRET Dawn Shephard’s life was blissfully uncomplicated. She was just starting out on a career as a paralegal and her biggest stress was trying to drop a dress size. While she’d never known her dad, her mum had more than made up for that giving her all the security and love any child could want. But everything changes one night with the news of a notorious child killer’s imminent release from prison, and Dawn’s mum is finally forced to reveal the truth about her father’s true identity. THE ORIGINS OF EVIL As Dawn digs into her father’s history, she lands on a chilling connection. And the closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous it becomes. Just how far will she go to discover if a killer’s blood runs through her veins? ‘Razor-sharp thriller writing. A gripping and emotional stock that builds to a shock ending.’ - B.P Walter ‘An engrossing read that kept me guessing throughout.’ - Patricia Gibney ‘Breathtaking. Had me guessing until the very end. Utterly compelling.’ - Rachel Lynch ‘A twisty thriller with a shock ending.’ - David Fennell

MICHAEL WOOD Bio: Michael Wood is the author of the bestselling DCI Matilda Darke novels set in Sheffield, where he was born and raised. He was a freelance journalist covering many local crime stories in Sheffield, where he gained his detailed understanding of police procedure. He now lives in Newcastle. Michael has recently launched a new crime series featuring forensic psychologist, Dr Olivia Winter, who travels the world interviewing incarcerated serial killers in the hope of discovering why they kill. The first book in the series The Mind of a Murdered was published in March 2024. Vengeance is Mine was commissioned in 2022 as an Audible original, read by Jill Halfpenny and Mark Stobbart. It is now being released by publisher One More Chapter in paperback and eBook.

ALSO FROM MICHAEL WOOD DCI Matilda Darke Thriller Series For Reasons Unknown Outside Looking In A Room Full of Killers The Hangman’s Hold The Murder House Stolen Children Time Is Running Out Survivor’s Guilt The Lost Children Silent Victim Below Ground DCI Matilda Darke Short Stories The Fallen Victim of Innocence Making of a Murderer Dr Olivia Winter Thriller Series The Mind of a Murderer Standalone Thriller The Seventh Victi