Under Cover of Darkness / Lies and Desperate Measures Bundle (Audiobooks)

The first 2 audiobooks in the Matthew Stannard Prequels historical crime thriller series.

Under Cover of Darkness

March 1914. Police Constable Matthew Stannard proudly dons his uniform, eager to serve on the streets of Hackney. But the harsh realities of police work quickly shatter his idealistic dreams.

A brutal killer is attacking women across London, Suffragettes are planning a major crime on his patch, and he has a sergeant who wants to lead Matthew down the path of corruption.

With London's streets growing more dangerous and his own moral compass under assault, Matthew faces a choice that will define his future: Can he find the killer and bring justice to his community while staying true to his values? Or will the corruption surrounding him prove too powerful to resist?

Lies and Desperate Measures

1914. Matthew thought going back to the Force would mean all his troubles were behind him. But informing on a fellow officer is an unforgiveable sin in the police and one colleague wants his revenge.

When PC Alec Morton is warned his every move is being watched by his superior, he plans to leave the Force before he gets caught, but he's determined to go only with his pockets full of money.

He's plans an ambitious robbery, but when Matthew begins investigating a local drunk's disappearance, Morton realises the young police constable could uncover his criminal activity, threatening everything he's worked for.

Matthew has to be got out of the way. If Morton's plan succeeds, Matthew won't just lose his career; he'll lose his freedom, and Morton will have his revenge.