Michael Robotham is a master of the psychological thriller, whose gripping narratives delve into the darker aspects of the human psyche. His writing is characterized by an intense atmosphere and complex characters that draw readers into a whirlwind of suspense. Robotham excels at crafting scenarios that are not only thrilling but also deeply resonant with psychological reality. His works are frequently translated and lauded for their originality and their ability to keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.
The latest installment in the Phil McCarthy series promises a gripping narrative that combines suspense with emotional depth. Fans of the bestselling author will find a thrilling experience that challenges both the mind and heart. This new release is a must-read for those who enjoyed "When You Are Mine" or are seeking thought-provoking thrillers.
A critically acclaimed masterpiece about forgetting and remembering, and the dangers of both, from the #1 bestseller and Richard & Judy Book Club author
The sequel to the Richard & Judy Book Club pick When She Was Good, from international bestseller Michael Robotham
London Metropolitan police officer Philomena McCarthy is called to the scene of a domestic assault. She rescues a bloodied young woman, Tempe Brown, the mistress of a decorated detective. The incident is hushed up, but Phil has unwittingly made a dangerous enemy with powerful friends. Determined to protect each other, the two women strike up a tentative friendship. When a journalist with links to Phil's father and to the detective is found floating in the Thames, Phil doesn't know where to turn, who to blame, or who she can trust.
A brilliant new thriller from world-renowned multi-million-copy bestselling author Michael Robotham, this is an explosive novel featuring the brilliant criminal psychologist Cyrus Haven.
A girl is found hiding in a secret room in a house being renovated after a terrible crime. For weeks she has survived by sneaking out at night, stealing food for herself and two dogs that are kept in the garden. She doesn't appear on any missing person's file, or match the DNA of any murder victim. Six years later, still unidentified, the same girl is living in a secure children's home with a new name, Evie Cormac, when she initiates a court case demanding the right to be released as an adult. Psychologist Cyrus Haven is sent to interview Evie and decide if she's ready to go free, but Evie Cormac is unlike he's anyone he's ever met. She's damaged, destructive, and self-hating, yet possessed of a gift, or a curse, that makes her both fascinating and dangerous to be with--the ability to tell when someone is lying. Soon he is embroiled in her unique and dangerous world, his life in utmost peril
Childhood sweethearts William and Mary have been married for sixty years. William is a celebrated surgeon, Mary a devoted wife. Both have a strong sense of right and wrong. This is what their son, Joe O'Loughlin, has always believed. But when Joe is summoned to the hospital with news that his father has been brutally attacked, his world is turned upside down. Who is the strange woman crying at William's bedside, covered in his blood - a friend, a mistress, a fantasist or a killer? Against the advice of the police, Joe launches his own investigation. As he learns more, he discovers sides to his father he never knew - and is forcibly reminded that the truth comes at a price. A mesmerising psychological thriller from one of the greatest crime writers of today, Michael Robotham, the internationally bestselling author of THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS. Praise for Michael Robotham's writing: 'Will have you turning the pages compulsively' The Times 'Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them' Linwood Barclay 'Superbly exciting ... a terrific read' Guardian 'A nerve-shredding thriller with the heart and soul so often missing from lesser crime and suspense novels. I couldn't stop reading, yet I didn't want Audie's story to end. Robotham is an absolute master' Stephen King on Life or Death
Michael Robotham is a highly skilled thriller writer who has produced a genuine page-turner and ideal holiday read. It leaves you unsettled and enthralled in equal measure . . . the terrifying plot unfolds at a relentless pace Daily Express
In "The Other Side of the Door" by Michael Robotham, Audie Palmer escapes prison the day before his release, prompting a massive manhunt. After enduring a decade of violence and threats, he seeks to save someone else rather than himself. This thrilling tale features an honorable yet mysterious anti-hero.
The Shawshank Redemption meets No Country for Old Men in the breathtaking standalone novel from international bestseller Michael Robotham. An exceptionally original and compelling thriller, and winner of the CWA Gold Dagger Award 2015. Why would a man escape from prison the day before he's due to be released? Audie Palmer has spent a decade in prison for an armed robbery in which four people died, including two of the gang. Seven million dollars has never been recovered and everybody believes that Audie knows where the money is. For ten years he has been beaten, stabbed, throttled and threatened almost daily by prison guards, inmates and criminal gangs, who all want to answer this same question, but suddenly Audie vanishes, the day before he's due to be released. Everybody wants to find Audie, but he's not running. Instead he's trying to save a life . . . and not just his own. Praise for Michael Robotham's writing: 'Will have you turning the pages compulsively' The Times 'Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them' Linwood Barclay 'Superbly exciting ... a terrific read' Guardian