Time Is Running Out

Written by Michael Wood

Narrated by Stephanie Beattie

‘This is a total BOOM BOOM POW! of a book…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, author of A Song of Isolation

You’re a survivor, aren’t you, Matilda? But what’s the point in surviving when everyone around you is dead?

When DCI Matilda Darke receives a mysterious telephone call, she immediately dismisses the threat. Afterall the Homicide and Major Enquiries team are a regular target for prank calls.

But ignoring this warning might soon be the biggest regret of Matilda Darke’s life.

A lone gunman is on a deadly rampage around Sheffield, leaving a bloody trail in his wake. Taking his shots with a sickening precision, he’s about to leave his mark on the world and change Matilda and her team’s lives forever.

The next chilling instalment in the DCI Matilda Darke thriller series, perfect for fans of Patricia Gibney and Angela Marsons.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Release date: May 27, 2021
• ISBN: 9780008460631

Michael Wood

Michael Wood is an internationally acclaimed historian, film-maker and broadcaster, and the author of several bestselling books, including three Sunday Times number one bestsellers. He has made well over a hundred documentary films, hailed as some of ‘the most innovative history programmes ever on TV’ by the Independent. These include In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great and The Story of China. Michael is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts, the Royal Historical Society and the Society of Antiquaries. 

Reviews for Time Is Running Out

[Emma Seabrook · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Hated it. I won't be reading any of the following. A gory bloodfest on repeat. It was so disappointing as I enjoyed the previous novels. Such an unrealistic premise and ridiculous representation of the characters. The ending suggests a pattern has been set of more of the same for the next novels. I wish I hadn't bothered.

[Amanda mould · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Brilliant audiobook really enjoyed it, disappointed main caraters were killed off

[Rachel Marcengill · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I am not sure if it was the author’s intent but, this is a horrific tale of what can happen when only the bad guys have weapons. As an American, I was frustrated that the killer was able to continue his spree on innocent people because even “ordinary detectives” don’t carry. This entire story of brazen slaughter continued because all the innocent victims had no way to defend themselves. This was the most depressing of the series, by far! It left me feeling helpless and depressed.