In this absorbing series of essays Michael Wood probes and plays with the dilemmas of twentieth century fiction - the myth of lost paradise, lost certainties, the suspension between contrary ideals, the lure of fantasy, the quest for the silence beneath speech.
Inspired by a temple astrologer (who had accurately predicted his marriage and the birth of his two daughters), the author travelled on a magical journey... Læs mere
????? 'One of the best books ever, in one of the best series ever! It is THAT good!’ NetGalley Reviewer ????? ‘A master of horror and suspense’ NetGalley Reviewer ‘Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths
Michael Wood retraces Alexander the Greats amazing journey from Greece to India, searching for the truth behind the legend and experiencing the tremendous scale of his achievements.
One Hundred Years of Solitude is perhaps the most important landmark of the so-called 'Boom' in contemporary Latin American fiction. Michael Wood... Læs mere
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.... Læs mere
This accessibly-written book provides lawyers, diplomats, scholars and students the tools to understand the law governing the powers of the UN Security... Læs mere
DCI Matilda Darke is back. And it might be her most personal case yet. ‘Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths
‘Real Stephen King vibes, like The Shining meets The Woman in the Window. Tense, unsettling and a surefire winner’ Trevor Wood 'A mess-with-your-mind, spine-tingling thriller with... Læs mere
‘DCI Matilda Darke is the perfect heroine’ Elly Griffiths The third book in Michael Wood’s darkly compelling crime series featuring DCI Matilda Darke. Perfect for fans of Peter James, Lee Child and Karin Slaughter.
‘Will keep you up at night… I can’t get enough’ ????? ‘Wow. Michael Wood has done it again… I definitely felt my heart rate increase’ ?????