- Hardcover: 420 pages
- Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group; First edition (4 Mar 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1920798269
- ISBN-13: 978-0316725521
- ASIN: 0316725528
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 14.2 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 718,850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'A white-knuckle ride and a powerful love story that kept me up half the night' Andy McNab 'Popular fiction's Next Big Thing' THE TIMES MAGAZINE 'A crime novelist of considerable skill' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'There are twists and turns in this plot enough to challenge most thriller readers . . . By the time I neared the end, I was so caught up in the story that I blundered straight past all the subtle hints for the final twist. Gripping stuff' PUBLISHING NEWS 'In THE SUSPECT, the victim takes control with murderous consequences and the book becomes a fascinating study of the psychology of crime' TNT MAGAZINE 'So how good is THE SUSPECT? In a word, very . . . Believable and authentic from the first sentence, THE SUSPECT is altogether an accomplished piece of work. Robotham doesn't put a foot wrong in his plotting, pace or inventiveness' THE AUSTRALIAN 'A truly classy thriller, beautifully crafted with characters you care about, a taut plot . . . and a gripping finale that even the most seasoned mystery addicts won't see coming' THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY 'Michael Robotham is being touted as the next big thing in thrillers and for once you can believe the hype . . . 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 'Steaming with suspense, THE SUSPECT hints that Robotham has the wherewithal to mix it with the big players in the psychological thriller genre' THE ADVERTISER (Australia) 'Will rival Rendell and Rankin for suspense' NORFOLK JOURNAL 'THE SUSPECT is this author's first novel and it augurs well for his continuance as a writer of engrossing suspense thrillers.' IRISH TIMES 'Robotham's uncanny skill at getting under the skins of his subjects in his ghost mode pays handsome dividends here.' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'A genuine psychological thriller that carries the reader through a deterioriating life with great depth and imagination.' GOOD BOOK GUIDE
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'A highly effective thriller . . . Well-engineered plot, with gathering horrors . . . A gripper'
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
this is the first time I've written a review so I must have a special reason for doing so. That reason is this was such an enjoyable book I just have to recommend it. On the one hand, I couldn't wait to get to the end to see how it finished but on the other, I didn't want it to end because I was enjoying it so much! There is a lot of tension with the psychologist trying to solve the murders and trap the murderer whilst being pursued by the police who are convinced that he is the murderer. Extremely well written, easy to read, a great plot, lots of suspense and twists ... an excellent read.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I read this book last week and have been emailing friends ever since to make sure they grab a copy too. (The last time I felt this way about a book was Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - and I think that over the next few months The Suspect will achieve the same kind of success.) From the first page, you're drawn into O'Loughlin's life - and when his life is turned upside down, you'll find yourself hanging by your ankles too. After that, you'll be turning pages so fast you get friction burns. OK, there's the odd expression here and there that jars with O'Loughlin's supposed Anglo-Irishness (the writer is Australian) and some of the names are a bit off the wall, but hey, that's very small beer. Overall, the writing is so good, strong and beguiling that you're not just rivetted to your seat, you're positively nail-gunned. (And no, I'm not the author or publisher!!) I haven't seen this on the bestseller shelves yet (but it assuredly will be very soon) - I'll be watching this space closely to compare reviews.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'The Suspect' is a revelation. I can't remember the last time I picked up a book and became so immersed in the lives of the characters. Joe O'Loughlin, a well-meaning psychologist, has his perfect life turned upside down by unseen forces in a classic story of the wronged man framed for a murder he didn't commit. If Hitchcock were alive he'd be jumping all over this story. As it is, I've heard the BBC have been quick off the mark and secured the rights. Don't wait for the TV drama. Read it now. The ending will rock you!
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Just brilliant. Deserves a place on your Kindle
I picked this up in a discount store on a 3 for 2 deal which is a great shame because this one and this series are fantastic reads that deserve a much wider audience. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. Halfacre
A good English crime book
Lovely to read a book set in England. It starts when Joe is diagnosed with Parkinson Disease and his life goes down hill from then on. Read more
Published 3 months ago by W. M. Hawkins
Great!
Really enjoyed reading this book and would recommend highly! My first read of this author and will be reading his back catalogue asap
Published 5 months ago by the law
Great read
You always think you know how a book is going to end when you get about 100 pages from the end, not with Michael Robotham he keeps you guessing right up till the end.
Published 6 months ago by Mrs S
Took my breath away
I am a casual reader who usually reads a book a chapter at a time. So, typically, a book would take me a few weeks to read. Read more
Published 9 months ago by MK ahsan
Gripping
I couldn't put this down until I had finished it. A fantastically gripping book by an author that I have now fallen in love with!
Published 10 months ago by Chloe
Converted to thrillers
as my title suggests i used to be one of those people who thought the thriller genre was not for them. Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. L. Newman
very well written
From the first few pages it was apparent that this was an unusually well written book. The characterisation is excellent. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Aberter
Intriguing
I had never read a thriller until I was introduced to Michael Robotham via Amazon. I have now read several of his books including The Suspect. Read more
Published 13 months ago by MedSec
page turner
this is the first michael robotham novel i have read and it was absolutely brilliant.will be reading all the others. cannot recommend it enough.
Published 15 months ago by schoolescort
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