The White Crow

'Michael Robotham is a staple of Australian crime writing. Stephen King once said of Robotham, "No one does suspense better". The White Crow only reaffirms this' WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN

'Nuanced plotting and pacing, with one of the genre's most engaging protagonists, Philomena McCarthy' CHRIS HAMMER

'Addictive. Thrilling. Satisfying. Michael Robotham truly is a master craftsman at the height of his power' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY

As the daughter of a London crime boss, Police Constable Philomena McCarthy walks a thin blue line keeping the two sides of her complicated life apart.

On patrol one night she discovers a child in pyjamas, wandering alone. Taking Daisy home, Phil uncovers the aftermath of a deadly home invasion, as three miles away a prominent jeweller is found strapped to an explosive in his ransacked store.

The crimes are linked, and all the evidence points to Phil's father as the mastermind.

Phil's two worlds are colliding, trapping her in the middle of a vicious gang war that will threaten her career and everyone she loves. Who can she trust - the badge or her own blood?

**Contains an exclusive chapter of Michael's next novel, Tell Me Something True**

'A heart-pounding crime epic . . . One of the most memorable mysteries in recent memory' BETTER READING

'Don't open the first chapter unless you've cleared your schedule. It's that addictive' GOOD READING MAGAZINE

'The plot is sleek and elegant, with interlocking story lines that culminate in a big, bloody finale. Readers will be sold on the prospect of another Philomena McCarthy mystery even before they put this one down' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

About the Author

Michael Robotham is a former feature writer and investigative reporter, who has worked in Britain, Australia and America.

His debut thriller, The Suspect, introduced clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin and sold more than a million copies around the world, launching a nine-book series. It has been adapted into an ITV series starring Aidan Turner. Michael's standalone thriller The Secrets She Keeps has also been the basis of two BBC TV series.

He has twice won the prestigious UK Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award for best crime novel, as well as the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for When She Was Good, a Richard & Judy Book Club pick.

Michael lives in Sydney