The suspect joseph oloughlin series by michael robotham. The suspect by michael robotham, 9780751544176, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Suspect is a powerhouse first novel, intricately crafted and chillingly authentic. The protagonist, oloughlin, is a psychologist who suffers from parkinsons disease. Great plot with unexpected twists and lots of suspense. You can find the international book covers displayed under each book. A newcomer to the thriller genre, michael robotham possesses the rare ability to create fully believable characters, fashion terrific dialogue, and generate nonstop suspense.
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This makes for an interesting and unusual story line. Michael s 2004 debut thriller, the suspect, sold more than 1 million copies around the world. Suspect by michael robotham 2005, hardcover for sale online. Apr 15, 2014 the suspect is a good read, fast paced, and although predictable, it is a good suspense novel. Robotham s style is humorous, complex, informative, but at times suffers from over writing.
Joe is shocked to discover the dead woman is a former patient of his who cried rape when he rebuffed her sexual advances. Michael became a published fiction author in 2004 with his debut novel the suspect. The suspect joseph oloughlin, book 1 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. Citing doctorpatient confidentiality, joe hides this. 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. Joe oloughlin, a london psychologist, loves his job and loves his familywife julianne and eightyearold daughter charlieeven more in australian author robothams wellwritte. 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. Acclaimed author michael robotham conquered international bestseller lists with this electrifying thriller. Michael robotham possesses the rare ability to create fully believable characters, fashion terrific dialogue, and generate nonstop suspense. It is the first of eight novels featuring clinical psychologist joe oloughlin, who faces his own increasing battle with a potentially debilitating disease.
After a woman is brutally slain, investigators bring psychiatrist joe oloughlin in for expert consultation. Michael robothams suspect, hailed as a lightningpaced debut by entertainment weekly, was an international best seller that raised the bar for thrillers. 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. Suspect takes us into a dark world of troubled minds and we watch the beginning of the disintegration of a strong family life. A psychologist recently diagnosed with parkinsons disease becomes a murder suspect when one of his former patients is killed. Books michael robotham s psychological thrillers have been translated into twentyfive languages and published in more than 50 countries. Joe oloughlin book 1 ebook written by michael robotham. The suspect is a psychological thriller, a novel of ideas and a story of love. The hunter becomes the hunted when an expert consultant in a baffling murder case becomes the prime suspect in michael robothams stunning debut thriller. Read the suspect joe oloughlin book 1 by michael robotham available from rakuten kobo. Michael robotham has a remarkable grasp of the subtle turns of the human mind and his. I have done both, just in case a friend forgets to return my copy. The new bestseller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until its shocking climax, by multimillioncopy selling author michael robotham.
He makes my heart ache for them this seconds my view of the characters in the book. Michael robotham is being touted as the next big thing in thrillers and for once you can believe the hype. In 2015 he won the prestigious uk gold dagger for his novel life or death, which was also shortlisted for the 201. Suspect gets off to a banging start and kept me glued to the pages throughout. Michael robotham has been an investigative journalist in britain, australia and the us. Michael robotham books are available from booktopia, the leading online bookstore in australia. Joe is shocked to discover the dead woman is a former patient of his who cried. 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. One of worlds most acclaimed authors of thriller fiction, he lives in sydney. Michael robotham s suspect, hailed as a lightningpaced debut by entertainment weekly, was an international best seller that raised the bar for thrillers. Jan 21, 2010 michael s 2004 debut thriller, the suspect, sold more than 1 million copies around the world. Jan 21, 2010 the suspect is a psychological thriller, a novel of ideas and a story of love. The suspect is a good read, fast paced, and although predictable, it is a good suspense novel. The debut joe oloughlin thriller from multimillioncopy bestselling author michael robotham.
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. Joseph oloughlin appears to have the perfect life a beautiful wife. A nerveshredding psychological thriller from one of the most brilliant crime authors of today, michael robotham. Michael robotham has a remarkable grasp of the subtle turns of the human mind and his clearcut, cunning prose is a joy to read. 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. The suspect by michael robotham books hachette australia. Michael robotham born 9 november 1960 is an australian, internationally published, crime fiction writer. Joe oloughlin suspects that a current patient, a young man who is mostly functional but has frightening moments of. Michael robotham doesnt just make me scared for his characters. On the cover of the suspect, there is a quote from linwood barclay, of the zack walker series fame. 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.
This michael robotham page has biography information, bestsellers, titles, books by series and other michael robotham information. Mar 01, 2010 michael robotham is being touted as the next big thing in thrillers and for once you can believe the hype. One of worlds most acclaimed authors of thriller fiction, he lives in sydney with his wife and three daughters. Click to read more about suspect by michael robotham. Michael has also written four standalone thrillers.
The suspect joseph oloughlin, book 1 by michael robotham book cover, description, publication history. I have to admit im not entirely sure i like michael robothams joe oloughlin. Joe is a psychologist, called in to consult on a brutal murder. Joseph oloughlin appears to have the perfect life a beautiful wife, a loving daughter and. Suspect is the first book in the joe oloughlin series.
Michael robotham booklist michael robotham message board. Michaels 2004 debut thriller, the suspect, sold more than 1 million copies around the world. 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. All it takes is a murdered girl, a troubled young patient and the biggest lie of his life. As joe begins to suspect that one of his patients may be responsible, the police zero in on him. 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 is a former investigative journalist whose psychological thrillers have been translated into twentythree languages. Below is a list of michael robothams books in order of when they were originally published and in chronological order when necessary. 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. For the next fourteen years he worked for newspapers in australia, europe, africa and america as a senior feature write. The story is told in first person narrative from oloughlins point of view.
Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. 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. Joe oloughlin, joseph oloughlin by michael robotham. 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. Michael robotham was born in casino, new south wales, and went to school in gundagai and coffs harbour. 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. The joseph oloughlin book series by michael robotham includes books the suspect, the drowning man, shatter, and several more. The suspect joseph oloughlin appears to have the perfect life a beautiful wife, a loving daughter and a successful career as a clinical. When detective ruiz is pulled from the thames, he has a bullet in his leg, a photograph of a missing and. Robothams style is humorous, complex, informative, but at times suffers from over writing. 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. Michael robothams debut novel is a psychological thriller that is deeply involving, running smoothly from the narrative of psychologist joseph oloughlin. Books michael robothams psychological thrillers have been translated into twentyfive languages and published in more than 50 countries. But the victim, initially thought to be a prostitute.
William is a celebrated surgeon, mary a devoted wife. At fortytwo, psychiatrist joe oloughlin seems to have it all. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. He was born in the year 1960 and was raised in several small country towns. 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. The debut joe oloughlin thriller from multi millioncopy bestselling author michael robotham. See the complete joseph oloughlin series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Now two characters from that acclaimed novel, detective vincent ruiz and psychologist joe oloughlin, return for the electrifying lost. Michael robotham has a remarkable grasp of the subtle turns of the human mind. Michael robotham s debut novel is a psychological thriller that is deeply involving, running smoothly from the narrative of psychologist joseph oloughlin. But even the most flawless existence is only a loose thread away from unravelling.
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