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The Lost Children

The Lost Children

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The Lost Children is a crime thriller by Michael J. Malone that follows DCI Matilda Darke as she investigates a children's home abuse case. The novel is praised for its gripping plot, intense characters, and twisting turns, and has been compared to the works of Val McDermid and James Oswald.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers



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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...


The Lost Children 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. Praise for the DCI Matilda Darke Series: 'Tense, twisty, emotional and gripping. Will definitely be reading more from Matilda Darke and this gets a huge 5 stars from me! Angela Marsons 'Matilda Darke is an excellent character. BA Paris 'This explosive novel is already making a bang – with reviewers comparing Michaels work to that of his heroes Val McDermid and James Oswald Sheffield Star 'DCI Matilda Darke is going places. James Oswald 'Crackling dialogue, dark wit, and an exciting ending. Recommended if you liked Happy Valley Mark Edwards 'Budge up Jed Mercurio... when you are done working on Line of Duty, I think it is time for you to meet Matilda LJ, Read and Rated Book Review Blog 'Excellent plotting. The twists keep on coming, making this an irresistible read. Michael J. Malone 'I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke. Robert Bryndza 'DCI Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine. Elly Griffiths

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008535575

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