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THE SUSPECT is a psychological thriller, a novel of ideas and a story of love. Michael Robotham has a remarkable grasp of the subtle turns of the human mind and his clear-cut, cunning prose is a joy to read.
Joseph O'Loughlin appears to have the perfect life - a beautiful wife, a loving daughter and a successful career as a clinical psychologist. But nothing can be taken for granted. Even the most flawless existence is only a loose thread away from unravelling.
All it takes is a murdered girl, a troubled young patient and the biggest lie of his life. Caught in a complex web of deceit and haunted by images of the slain girl, he embarks upon a search that will take him from London to Liverpool and into the darkest recesses of the human mind. Ultimately, he will risk everything to unmask the killer and save his family.
About the Author
Before writing full-time Michael Robotham was an investigative journalist in Britain, Australia and the US. He is the pseudonymous author of 10 best-selling non-fiction titles, involving prominent figures in the military, the arts, sport and science. He lives in Sydney with his wife and 3 daughters.
Reviews
'A white-knuckle ride and a powerful love story that kept me up half the night' Andy McNab 'Popular fiction's Next Big Thing' THE TIMES MAGAZINE 'A crime novelist of considerable skill' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'There are twists and turns in this plot enough to challenge most thriller readers ... By the time I neared the end, I was so caught up in the story that I blundered straight past all the subtle hints for the final twist. Gripping stuff' PUBLISHING NEWS 'In THE SUSPECT, the victim takes control with murderous consequences and the book becomes a fascinating study of the psychology of crime' TNT MAGAZINE 'So how good is THE SUSPECT? In a word, very ... Believable and authentic from the first sentence, THE SUSPECT is altogether an accomplished piece of work. Robotham doesn't put a foot wrong in his plotting, pace or inventiveness' THE AUSTRALIAN 'A truly classy thriller, beautifully crafted with characters you care about, a taut plot ... and a gripping finale that even the most seasoned mystery addicts won't see coming' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY 'Michael Robotham is being touted as the next big thing in thrillers and for once you can believe the hype ... THE SUSPECT is slick and classy, with a plot that sweeps the rug out from under your feet every time you think you're standing on firm ground' THE AGE 'Steaming with suspense, THE SUSPECT hints that Robotham has the wherewithal to mix it with the big players in the psychological thriller genre' THE ADVERTISER (Australia) 'Will rival Rendell and Rankin for suspense' NORFOLK JOURNAL 'THE SUSPECT is this author's first novel and it augurs well for his continuance as a writer of engrossing suspense thrillers.' IRISH TIMES 'Robotham's uncanny skill at getting under the skins of his subjects in his ghost mode pays handsome dividends here.' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'A genuine psychological thriller that carries the reader through a deterioriating life with great depth and imagination.' GOOD BOOK GUIDE 'A high energy drama that's deftly done, with plenty of guessing games and nail-biting tension, full of fine characterisation, brilliantly researched detail and subtle humour' DAILY MIRROR 'Credible characters and clever plot make an absorbing read by a welcome new name in the genre' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'A highly effective thriller' LITERARY REVIEW 'An auspicious debut' OBSERVER 'The brilliance of CRACKER, the complexity of REBUS and the suspense of PRIME SUSPECT in one novel' SCOTTISH DAILY RECORD
