Evil in the Family, Michael Wood
Evil in the Family, Michael Wood
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Evil in the Family

Author: Michael Wood

Narrator: Olivia Mace

Unabridged: 12 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/31/2026


Synopsis

‘Wow. Michael Wood has done it again… ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘… I can’t get enough’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Michael Wood is the ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *** A FAMILY SLAIN When Detective Inspector Foley is called out to a crime scene, nothing could have prepared him for the level of brutality inflicted on the victims. And with terrifying similarities to another recent murder case, he fears there might be a serial killer running loose in London. A PATTERN OF MURDER With no suspects and no DNA at the crime scenes, Foley enlists the help of Forensic Psychologist Dr Olivia Winter to catch the killer before they strike again. AN UNSTOPPABLE KILLER As the killings become more frequent Olivia and Foley must focus on what could drive the killer to murder entire families. With his job and reputation on the line, is Foley risking everything by putting his trust in Olivia, a woman whose own past echoes an eerie similarity to the investigation? The Dr Olivia Winter series: ‘ a ' Trevor Wood '. A sinister story that'll drag you in deep, and tease you all the way to the final twist' Robert Rutherford ‘Devoured it in one sitting’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A genre. Loving this series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I fell for the red herrings… Michael Wood has an incredible ability to create immense empathy for a character’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘ use of misdirection’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really enjoyed this one… I followed the red herrings completely… ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Brilliant’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Insanely good!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It's and a real page turner’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'and – in parts – !’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The pace is relentless, fuelled by ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An with a !’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As you are reading it, you think you have it solved but you couldn’t be more wrong’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Once again, Michael Wood, the master of horror and suspense, has written a book that put me through the wringer with its ’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘, I could not put this one down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘In my own opinion in the series’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hauntingly powerful’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Impossible to put down’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Mind of a Murderer The Devil’s Code See what readers are saying about :

About Michael Wood

Michael Wood is a historian, filmmaker, and broadcaster who has written several bestselling books and made well over one hundred documentary films which are regularly seen on PBS. Some of these book-and-documentary projects include In Search of the Dark Ages, In Search of the Trojan War, and In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great. A professor of public history at the University of Manchester, he is also a fellow of the Royal Society for the Arts, the Royal Historical Society, and the Society of Antiquaries. He recently received the British Academy President's Medal for services to history and outreach.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Mandy on March 27, 2026

Since discovering Michael Woods books I haven’t been able to get enough of them. Still working through the Matilda Darke series from both ends and just devouring the Olivia Winter series. This Is book 3 and I cannot recommend them more. If you like dark, disturbing crime scenes and deeply flawed cha......more

Goodreads review by Alan on March 31, 2026

Review of advance copy received from Publisher A new Michael Wood Novel is worth waiting for, which ever series or standalone. This was another fast-paced gripping story with enough blood to make Chris Carter fans jealous. That was amazing. Definitely my book of the year so far until the next Michael......more

Goodreads review by Gem ~ZeroShelfControl~ on March 31, 2026

I received this book from NetGalley and the publisher in return for an honest review. This review is based entirely on my own thoughts and feelings. Overall rating : 5* Writing skill : 5* Plot: 5* Pace: 5* Characters: 5* Blood splatter: 10* Having a quick read back over my reviews of the last two books I'v......more

Goodreads review by Jane on February 15, 2026

Evil in the Family book three in the fabulous Dr Olivia Winter series. Anyone who is familiar with Michael Wood's books will know only too well that you will be taken on an emotional rollercoaster and this one is no different. Olivia finds herself now working live serial killer cases, something she n......more

Goodreads review by Anne on February 12, 2026

This is the third in a series featuring Olivia Winter an expert in the field of serial killers. This story like the other books are quite gory in their detail - definitely not a Richard Osman type story. Fast paced but with lighter moments ‘gallows humour’. Not sure if there another due in the serie......more