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The Suspect

By: Michael Robotham
Narrated by: Crispin Redman
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 Joseph O'Loughlin appears to have the perfect life: a beautiful wife, a loving daughter, and a successful career as a clinical psychologist. But nothing can be taken for granted. Even the most flawless existence is only one loose thread away from unravelling. All it takes is a murdered girl, a troubled young patient - and the biggest lie of his life.©2004 Michael Robotham (P)2022 W. F. Howes Ltd Action & Adventure Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Scary

Critic reviews

"There are twists and turns in this plot enough to challenge most thriller readers....Gripping stuff." ( Publishing News)
"Believable and authentic from the first sentence....Robotham doesn't put a foot wrong in his plotting, pace or inventiveness." ( The Australian)
"A truly classy thriller, beautifully crafted....a gripping finale that even the most seasoned mystery addicts won't see coming." ( Australian Women's Weekly)
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Great story if not a little bit OTT with the number of victims laid at Joe's door. The building up of the case against Joe was well done but I found the resolution of all the deaths rushed and simplistic...to neat. However I still enjoyed this story. The one really annoying thing was the narrator. I almost gave up because his voice was sssooooo annoying and made Joe really unlikeable. The narrators attempt at other voices...also really annoying.

Good story...unlikeable narrator

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The story was interesting with a number of characters and a twisting plot, but I felt no empathy for the main character, the psychologist. Perhaps this was partly down to the narrator who was clear and compelling, but grim. But I think he had no choice given the condition of the psychologist. I did not feel that I had met any of the characters apart from the psychologist and his Scottish friend, the other characters were there to progress the story. The ending felt like it had been written with the hope of becoming an action film.

Interesting but grim

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I don't think I'd listen to another one of his to be honest. The story was predictable and very slow

Quite slow and boring

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This book is definitely worth the listen. So many twists and turns and keeps you wanting more. I'm glad I invested my time in it!

A great story

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What made the experience of listening to The Suspect the most enjoyable?

From page one to the end, the pace never slackened. Very well written and delivered.

Any additional comments?

If you like crime fiction, it doesn't come much better!

Michael Robotham is a master storyteller

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