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The Suspect

The white-knuckle thriller behind the TV series (Joe O'Loughlin Book 1)
Series: Joe O'Loughlin
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The Suspect by Michael Robotham follows clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin, who becomes involved in a high-profile murder investigation when he realises that the details of the crime are eerily similar to a case he recently handled. As he delves deeper, Joe finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and danger, raising questions about his role and the people he trusts. This gripping thriller explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the complexities of the human mind.
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The Suspect

The very first book in the bestselling Joe O'Loughlin series, from the multi-million-copy bestselling Australian author

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The very first book in the bestselling Joe O'Loughlin series, from the multi-million-copy bestselling Australian author

Liar, liar . . .

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.

The Suspect is the nerve-shredding psychological thriller that marked the debut of one of fiction's most compelling heroes, Joe O'Loughlin.

'Believable and authentic from the first sentence . . . Robotham doesn't put a foot wrong in his plotting, pace or inventiveness' The Australian

'A truly classy thriller, beautifully crafted . . . a gripping finale that even the most seasoned mystery addicts won't see coming' The Australian Women's Weekly

'A gripping first novel . . . taut and fast-moving' Washington Post

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The Suspect by Michael Robotham has been described as a gripping thriller that combines intense suspense with a compelling love story. Critics praise its masterful storytelling and plot twists that keep readers on their toes. The book is regarded as a standout work in the crime and thriller genre, showcasing Robotham's skills as a top-tier author.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733637582

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 41g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Before becoming a novelist, Michael Robotham was a feature writer and investigative reporter working in Britain, Australia and America, and with clinical and forensic psychologists as they helped police investigate complex, psychologically driven crimes.

2024 marked the 20-year anniversary of the publication of his debut thriller, The Suspect, which introduced clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin, sold more than a million copies around the world and is now a major TV series starring Aidan Turner on ABC TV. Michael's standalone thriller The Secrets She Keeps was adapted for TV by Network 10 and the BBC.

Michael is the only Australian to twice win the UK's prestigious Gold Dagger Award for best crime novel, for Life or Death and Good Girl, Bad Girl as well as the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger for When She Was Good. Lying Beside You was shortlisted for the Australian Crime Writers Association's Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction 2023. Storm Child, his fourth novel in his globally bestselling Cyrus Haven and Evie Cormac series, was a No. 1 national bestseller in Australia. The White Crow is the second book in his Philomena McCarthy series, following on from the internationally bestselling When You Are Mine.

Michael lives in Sydney.

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