Book 1

The Mind of a Murderer

by Michael Wood

Published 28 March 2024
The best person to understand a serial killer is one of his victims. Meet Dr Olivia Winter.

‘I was hooked from the first page… mind-blowing and gripping. I am eagerly awaiting the next instalment’ Angela Marsons

‘Chilling, unnerving [and] pacey’ John Marrs

‘A searingly intense, utterly captivating character-driven thriller, and destined to be one of 2024’s most memorable pieces of crime fiction’ B P Walter

‘Perfectly paced – intriguing and relentless through to a pitch perfect conclusion’ Will Shindler

A DARK PAST

Dr Olivia Winter is a forensic psychologist whose job is to understand the minds of serial killers. There’s only one monster she can’t understand, her father.

A NEW IDENTITY

Notorious and brutal, he held a reign of terror until he was caught. His nine-year-old daughter was supposed to be his last victim, but she survived.

A SERIAL KILLER WHO WILL STOP AT NOTHING

Now, a serial killer is stalking the streets of London. As the body count rises, the police need Olivia’s help to profile him before he can strike again. But to do so, she will need to confront her own demons…

The pulse-pounding brand new thriller from the bestselling author of the Matilda Darke series is available now!

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Are you ready to join Olivia Winter as she takes on the hunt for a serial killer?

‘A master of horror and suspense’

‘This twisty tale of murder and mayhem is mind-blowing'

‘Outstanding’

‘Definitely not for the faint-hearted'

‘PHENOMENAL'

‘So compulsive'

‘Full of twists you didn’t see coming'

‘The very definition of a deftly paced, high stakes thriller'

‘A must-read'

‘Excellent plotting'

‘I’ll be surprised if I read a better book this year'

‘My heart was in my mouth'

‘I could not put it down'

‘Real characters, fast plot and dark side'


Book 2

The Devil’s Code

by Michael Wood

Published 28 March 2025

From the dark mind behind the DCI Matilda Darke series, comes the next novel in a twisty and gripping new series. Dr Olivia Winter is back. And she’s got a brand new case to solve.

**Available to pre-order now**

A BRUTAL MURDER

When Isaac McFadden is found with the dismembered body of a young man in the boot of his car, it’s an easy conviction for the jury. But, then a notebook is discovered in Isaac’s house, and the police believe they have a serial killer on their hands.

A CRYPTIC CODE

Within the pages of the notebook is a chart written in a code, which DI Linus Sutton believes holds the location of more bodies. Made up of seemingly random words, numbers and symbols, and with a suspect who is refusing to talk, Sutton enlists the help of Forensic Psychologist Dr Olivia Winter.

THE FINAL GIRL

Having previously survived attacks from two killers, Olivia is the real life ‘final girl’. But can she unlock the code before her luck runs out?

Praise for Michael Wood

‘A master of horror and suspense’

‘This twisty tale of murder and mayhem is mind-blowing'

‘Outstanding’

‘Definitely not for the faint-hearted'

‘PHENOMENAL'

‘So compulsive'

‘Full of twists you didn’t see coming'

‘The very definition of a deftly paced, high stakes thriller'

‘A must-read'

‘Excellent plotting'

‘I’ll be surprised if I read a better book this year'

‘My heart was in my mouth'

‘I could not put it down'

‘Real characters, fast plot and dark side'