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

Say You're Sorry
Michael Robotham

Say You're Sorry

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    Watching You
    Michael Robotham

    Watching You

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      Life or Death
      Michael Robotham

      Life or Death

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      Lost
      Michael Robotham

      Lost

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        Shatter
        Michael Robotham

        Shatter

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          The Suspect
          Michael Robotham

          The Suspect

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          Close Your Eyes
          Michael Robotham

          Close Your Eyes

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          The Secrets She Keeps
          Michael Robotham

          The Secrets She Keeps

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          The Other Wife
          Michael Robotham

          The Other Wife

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          Good Girl, Bad Girl
          Michael Robotham

          Good Girl, Bad Girl

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          Michael Robotham Articles

          The Best Podcast Episodes You’ll Find on WAYR? The App

          News | Events & Festivals

          19 May 2026

          The Best Podcast Episodes You’ll Find on WAYR? The App

          PODCAST: JP Pomare and Michael Robotham on Crime and Twists

          Podcast

          9 March 2026

          PODCAST: JP Pomare and Michael Robotham on Crime and Twists

            PODCAST: Michael Robotham & Dinuka McKenzie on the art of crafting interesting characters

            Podcast

            18 August 2025

            PODCAST: Michael Robotham & Dinuka McKenzie on the art of crafting interesting characters

              Q&A: Michael Robotham, Author of The White Crow

              Review | Author Related

              23 June 2025

              Q&A: Michael Robotham, Author of The White Crow

                A Heart Pounding Crime Epic: Read Our Review of The White Crow by Michael Robotham

                Review | Our Review

                23 June 2025

                A Heart Pounding Crime Epic: Read Our Review of The White Crow by Michael Robotham

                  PODCAST: Michael Robotham on His 19th Book, Publishing Challenges and Bringing His Books to Screen

                  Podcast

                  23 June 2025

                  PODCAST: Michael Robotham on His 19th Book, Publishing Challenges and Bringing His Books to Screen

                    PODCAST: Michael Robotham on Celebrating 20 Years of Writing and the Connections that Shaped His Career

                    Podcast

                    23 September 2024

                    PODCAST: Michael Robotham on Celebrating 20 Years of Writing and the Connections that Shaped His Career

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

                      Review | Our Review

                      2 July 2024

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

                        Q&A: Michael Robotham, Author of Storm Child

                        News | Author Related

                        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