Joseph oloughlin appears to have the perfect life a beautiful wife. But the victim, initially thought to be a prostitute. Robothams style is humorous, complex, informative, but at times suffers from over writing. Joe is a psychologist, called in to consult on a brutal murder. Now two characters from that acclaimed novel, detective vincent ruiz and psychologist joe oloughlin, return for the electrifying lost. A newcomer to the thriller genre, michael robotham possesses the rare ability to create fully believable characters, fashion terrific dialogue, and generate nonstop suspense. Michael has also written four standalone thrillers. The joseph oloughlin book series by michael robotham includes books the suspect, the drowning man, shatter, and several more.
Mar 01, 2010 michael robotham is being touted as the next big thing in thrillers and for once you can believe the hype. Michael robotham was born in casino, new south wales, and went to school in gundagai and coffs harbour. After a woman is brutally slain, investigators bring psychiatrist joe oloughlin in for expert consultation. In february 1979 he began a journalism cadetship on the sydney afternoon newspaper the sun and later worked for the sydney morning herald as a court reporter and police roundsman. The suspect joseph oloughlin appears to have the perfect life a beautiful wife, a loving daughter and a successful career as a clinical. Joe oloughlin, a london psychologist, loves his job and loves his familywife julianne and eightyearold daughter charlieeven more in australian author robothams wellwritte. The hunter becomes the hunted when an expert consultant in a baffling murder case becomes the prime suspect in michael robotham s stunning debut thriller. All it takes is a murdered girl, a troubled young patient and the biggest lie of his life. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the suspect. Michael robotham born 9 november 1960 is an australian, internationally published, crime fiction writer.
The suspect by michael robotham, 9780751544176, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Michael robotham is a former investigative journalist whose psychological thrillers have been translated into twentythree languages. He makes my heart ache for them this seconds my view of the characters in the book. Michael robotham has a remarkable grasp of the subtle turns of the human mind and. Apr 15, 20 on the cover of the suspect, there is a quote from linwood barclay, of the zack walker series fame. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read.
The suspect joseph oloughlin appears to have the perfect life a beautiful wife, a loving daughter and a successful career as a clinical psychologist. The suspect by michael robotham books hachette australia. This makes for an interesting and unusual story line. The suspect is a good read, fast paced, and although predictable, it is a good suspense novel. Click to read more about suspect by michael robotham. Joe oloughlin, joseph oloughlin by michael robotham. Michael robotham doesnt just make me scared for his characters. The debut joe oloughlin thriller from multimillioncopy bestselling author michael robotham. Michael robotham is being touted as the next big thing in thrillers and for once you can believe the hype. Michael robotham is a former journalist and the ghostwriter of at least fourteen autobiographies of prominent figures in the military, arts, sport and science of lulu, ricky tomlinson, geri halliwell, rolf harris and tracy edwards and others. Michael robotham has a remarkable grasp of the subtle turns of the human mind and his.
Joe is shocked to discover the dead woman is a former patient of his who cried. Michael robotham possesses the rare ability to create fully believable characters, fashion terrific dialogue, and generate nonstop suspense. British journalistghostwriter robothams first novel is a masterful riff on i confess with a psychologist substituting for the embattled priest professor joe olaughlin is shocked to hear about the murder of catherine mary mcbride, the liverpool nurse hed treated for selfmutilation who responded by coming on to him and crying rape. Michael robotham s suspect, hailed as a lightningpaced debut by entertainment weekly, was an international best seller that raised the bar for thrillers. Acclaimed author michael robotham conquered international bestseller lists with this electrifying thriller. The suspect joseph oloughlin, book 1 by michael robotham book cover, description, publication history.
Joe oloughlin book 1 ebook written by michael robotham. Read the suspect joe oloughlin book 1 by michael robotham available from rakuten kobo. See the complete joseph oloughlin series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. The story is told in first person narrative from oloughlins point of view. The hunter becomes the hunted when an expert consultant in a baffling murder case becomes the prime suspect in michael robothams stunning debut thriller. This michael robotham page has biography information, bestsellers, titles, books by series and other michael robotham information. Suspect by michael robotham 2005, hardcover for sale online. Michael robotham books are available from booktopia, the leading online bookstore in australia. William is a celebrated surgeon, mary a devoted wife. I dont hate him, but my reaction to him reminds me a little of my feelings for nicci frenchs frieda kiein i dont expect infallibility in my protagonists but, well sometimes my. It is the first of eight novels featuring clinical psychologist joe oloughlin, who faces his own increasing battle with a potentially debilitating disease.
Michael robotham has a remarkable grasp of the subtle turns of the human mind and his clearcut, cunning prose is a joy to read. I have done both, just in case a friend forgets to return my copy. At fortytwo, psychiatrist joe oloughlin seems to have it all. On the cover of the suspect, there is a quote from linwood barclay, of the zack walker series fame. One of worlds most acclaimed authors of thriller fiction, he lives in sydney. Michael robotham booklist michael robotham message board. Suspect is a powerhouse first novel, intricately crafted and chillingly authentic. Joe oloughlin suspects that a current patient, a young man who is mostly functional but has frightening moments of.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Jan 21, 2010 the suspect is a psychological thriller, a novel of ideas and a story of love. The new bestseller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until its shocking climax, by multimillioncopy selling author michael robotham. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Robotham s style is humorous, complex, informative, but at times suffers from over writing. Michael robotham s debut novel is a psychological thriller that is deeply involving, running smoothly from the narrative of psychologist joseph oloughlin. One of worlds most acclaimed authors of thriller fiction, he lives in sydney with his wife and three daughters.
Suspect gets off to a banging start and kept me glued to the pages throughout. Jan 21, 2010 michael s 2004 debut thriller, the suspect, sold more than 1 million copies around the world. In 2015 he won the prestigious uk gold dagger for his novel life or death, which was also shortlisted for the 201. For the next fourteen years he worked for newspapers in australia, europe, africa and america as a senior feature write. Citing doctorpatient confidentiality, joe hides this. Michael robotham is one of the gold dagger winning authors from australia, who is famous for writing a number of novels based on the mystery, thriller, and crime fiction genres. You can find the international book covers displayed under each book. Edgar finalist and gold dagger winning author, michael robotham was born in australia in november 1960 and grew up in small country towns that had dogs than people and flies than dogs he escaped in 1979 and became a cadet journalist on an afternoon newspaper in sydney. Joseph oloughlin appears to have the perfect life a beautiful wife, a loving daughter and.
Books michael robothams psychological thrillers have been translated into twentyfive languages and published in more than 50 countries. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. Michael robotham is an australian author of crime fiction, who is perhaps best known for his joseph oloughlin series of books, although he has also written standalone titles outside of his most successful series, as well as participating in collection of writing secrets from australias leading crime writers called if i tell you ill have to kill you. When detective ruiz is pulled from the thames, he has a bullet in his leg, a photograph of a missing and. A psychologist recently diagnosed with parkinsons disease becomes a murder suspect when one of his former patients is killed. He was born in the year 1960 and was raised in several small country towns. Cant wait the read another michael robotham, have already recommended it to six friends, three of which have already read it and agree that it is one of the best reads out there. Michael robotham has a remarkable grasp of the subtle turns of the human mind. Suspect takes us into a dark world of troubled minds and we watch the beginning of the disintegration of a strong family life. The suspect is a psychological thriller, a novel of ideas and a story of love. Below is a list of michael robothams books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order when necessary. Books michael robotham s psychological thrillers have been translated into twentyfive languages and published in more than 50 countries. A nerveshredding psychological thriller from one of the most brilliant crime authors of today, michael robotham. The suspect joseph oloughlin series by michael robotham.
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. Great plot with unexpected twists and lots of suspense. Sep 16, 2010 suspect michael robotham posted on september 16, 2010 by beth the author introduces the reader to clinical psychologist joseph olaughlin while he is sitting on the roof of a hospital high above the streets of london. The suspect joseph oloughlin, book 1 by michael robotham. Jun 01, 2014 mulholland books has recently rereleased two early robotham novels, the suspect and lost, which has given me a chance to go back and find out exactly how joe came to be involved in police cases and friendly with detective vincent ruiz. Buy the book or download onto your electronic device you wont be disappointed. The debut joe oloughlin thriller from multi millioncopy bestselling author michael robotham.
Apr 15, 2014 the suspect is a good read, fast paced, and although predictable, it is a good suspense novel. Suspect by michael robotham 2005, hardcover for sale. Michael robothams debut novel is a psychological thriller that is deeply involving, running smoothly from the narrative of psychologist joseph oloughlin. Michael robotham has been an investigative journalist in britain, australia and the us. Suspect is the first book in the joe oloughlin series. Suspect michael robotham posted on september 16, 2010 by beth the author introduces the reader to clinical psychologist joseph olaughlin while he is sitting on the roof of a hospital high above the streets of london. I have to admit im not entirely sure i like michael robothams joe oloughlin. Michael s 2004 debut thriller, the suspect, sold more than 1 million copies around the world.
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