by Michael Wood
Thank you to Glenis Schofield for talking to me about Stannington; my nephew, William Ricketts for driving me around Stannington and my niece, Megan Ricketts, for coming along for the ride. We really must visit Our Cow Molly again at some point.
Thanks also to the usual suspects for listening to me talk through my plots and for just being there when I’ve needed you – my amazing mum, Christopher Human, Scout Master Kevin, JD, and Maxwell Dog.
Finally, a massive thank you to Colin Scott. I honestly don’t know where I’d be without your support. It’s comforting to know that whenever I need you, you’re right there, at the end of my fingertips. Yay!
About the Author
Michael Wood is the pen name (he can’t spell soo-da-nim) for Sheffield based crime writer, Michael Wood. As of 2019 he has written four novels and one prequel novella in the DCI Matilda Darke thriller series which is set in his home city of Sheffield. He is currently writing the fifth and also has other projects up the sleeves of his duffel coat. When he’s not writing, he’s usually moaning about having little sleep and talking about his favourite biscuit on social media. He’s a massive fan of reading crime fiction as he likes to keep an eye on the competition and wondering if he can steal any of their ideas, give the characters a Sheffield accent, and pass them off as his own original creation. For more information you can find him on the book of faces and the one with the blue bird.
@MichaelHWood
@MichaelWoodBooks
Also by 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
The Fallen (short story)
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