Vengeance Is Mine

By: Michael Wood

Narrated by: Jill Halfpenny, Mark Stobbart

A standalone thriller from the author of the DCI Matilda Darke crime series. Perfect for fans of Stuart MacBride, Mark Billingham and Val McDermid.

A killer has done his time but has justice really been served?

On her 13th birthday, Stephanie White was abducted from the streets of Newcastle and brutally murdered. Her death shook the neighbourhood and devastated the lives of everyone around her. Twenty years later, the killer is due to be released from prison and one woman can no longer keep the secret she vowed never to tell. The secret that the father of her child is a convicted murderer.

Dawn Shepherd always longed to have a father but when her mother finally reveals his identity after 20 years, Dawn realises you should be careful what you wish for. Her father has always maintained his innocence but how much can Dawn trust a man she has never met who has been convicted of murder? Disgusted and intrigued in equal measure, Dawn goes on a mission to uncover what happened to Stephanie and work out if a killer’s blood runs through her veins. Clues are resurfaced, witnesses reinterviewed and wounds reopened in the search for truth and justice. After delving deep into the past, Dawn soon discovers that all is not as it seems.

Join us on a journey into the heart of family loyalty, on a path to discover whether blood really is thicker than water.

©2021 Michael Wood (P)2022 Audible, Ltd

Author Michael Wood ~ always a winner!

You’ve read the description, so you know the basic plot. No spoilers here. Jill Halfpenny and Mark Stobbart are perfectly paired with their on-point vocals. I finished “Vengeance Is Mine,” an audictive listen, in two days. From the very first, I was hooked. Wood pens, with his masterful flair, another offering that introduces us to captivating and dangerously puzzling subplots, from present day to 20 years previous. You’ll want to listen carefully; no multitasking now. I learned that once again; I know better. Emotions run the gamut from heart-wrenching to humorous to chillingly creepy, keeping my attention throughout. “What’s in the box? Gwyneth Paltrow’s head” had me giggling. We go from chapter to chapter with these suspicious and devious characters’ involvement, filled with jaw-dropping surprises. With three hours left, I was no closer to “whodunit,” and there were several. This rollercoaster ride of an investigation made it difficult to stop for a break. Michael Wood is genius! I have quite a collection of his audiobooks and look forward to more. Highly recommended indeed! Worth a cherished credit, however, I found it in Audible Plus catalogue. An awesome nod to Wood, Halfpenny and Staddart, for combining their gifted talents, making this available in Audible. Again, I’m shrieking from my rooftop, “Epic, I say! EPIC! EPIC! EPIC!”

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Definite twists

A little slow to pull me in. Ending was definitely a surprise. Not sure it was a good one though.

Surprising cast of characters keeps it rolling

This was full of multiple mysteries, including character motivations. The relationships between characters were also an unexpected mix. Although fairly low-key, the action keeps one listening eagerly until the end.

Definitely worth listening to!

Just when you think you know...things change.
Could not stop listening to this one.
Definitely one of the best books I've listened to so far.