Michael Robotham
About the author

Michael Robotham

Before becoming a novelist, Michael Robotham was an investigative journalist working across America, Australia and Britain, and with clinical and forensic psychologists as they helped police investigate complex, psychologically driven crimes. Michael's 2004 debut thriller, The Suspect, sold more than 1 million copies around the world. It is the first of nine novels featuring beloved Joe O'Loughlin. Good Girl, Bad Girl and When She Was Good are the first two books in a new series featuring forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven. Michael is the only Australian to win the UK's prestigious Gold Dagger Award twice - for Good Girl, Bad Girl and Life or Death. Good Girl, Bad Girl was also shortlisted for the 2020 Edgar Award for Best Novel. In 2020, The Secrets She Keeps was adapted for television. He lives in Sydney.

Books by Michael Robotham

Michael Robotham Articles

A Tension-Filled Thriller: Read Our Review of Storm Child by Michael Robotham

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2 July 2024

A Tension-Filled Thriller: Read Our Review of Storm Child by Michael Robotham

    Q&A: Michael Robotham, Author of Storm Child

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    2 July 2024

    Q&A: Michael Robotham, Author of Storm Child

      Best of Crime Fiction on Better Reading's Stories Behind the Story Podcast

      News

      8 September 2022

      Best of Crime Fiction on Better Reading's Stories Behind the Story Podcast

        Podcast: Michael Robotham on the Golden Age of Australian Crime Fiction

        Podcast

        11 July 2022

        Podcast: Michael Robotham on the Golden Age of Australian Crime Fiction

          Author Q&A: Michael Robotham, Bestselling Author of Lying Beside You

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          8 July 2022

          Author Q&A: Michael Robotham, Bestselling Author of Lying Beside You

            Cyrus Haven is Back: Read an Extract from Lying Beside You by Michael Robotham

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            8 July 2022

            Cyrus Haven is Back: Read an Extract from Lying Beside You by Michael Robotham

              The Master of Crime Returns: Read Our Review of Lying Beside You by Michael Robotham

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              5 July 2022

              The Master of Crime Returns: Read Our Review of Lying Beside You by Michael Robotham

                A Thrilling New Standalone: Read an Extract from When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham

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                6 July 2021

                A Thrilling New Standalone: Read an Extract from When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham

                  A Heart-Pounding Psychological Thriller: Read our Review of When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham

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                  5 July 2021

                  A Heart-Pounding Psychological Thriller: Read our Review of When You Are Mine by Michael Robotham

                    Podcast: Michael Robotham on the Science of Lying and the Inspiration Behind his Characters

                    Podcast

                    31 August 2020

                    Podcast: Michael Robotham on the Science of Lying and the Inspiration Behind his Characters