The Suspect

By: Michael Robotham

Narrated by: Crispin Redman

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

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)

A solid good (but not great) read....

A good thriller, great characters, with a plot that twists and turns and keeps some surprises back till the end. The story is a bit conventional (the nice guy whose life is turned upside down by circumstances that lead him to be the major suspect in a horrific crime case), but Robotham is a good writer and “sucks you in” from the beginning and the storyline keeps you entertained to the end.
Why only four stars? There are a few inconsistencies and the story does cross over the credibility line toward the very end when the plot unfolds. The narrator goes overboard at times, but overall does a good job.

Gripping Stuff Indeed

Well well well.
The few Robotham Audio books I have listened to are consistently great listens.This is no exception. Story, narration by Crispen Redman.. I really can not fault this one. Yes it is part of series, yet each story is complete in itself. Even though you can guess our hero will make it. the ending does have a little twist.

Extremely entertaining

Would you listen to The Suspect again? Why?

Yes I thinks so as it was very well read and very insightful into human behaviour

What did you like best about this story?

The story kept you interested all the way

What does Crispin Redman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He managed to bring the characters alive

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Unsure

Any additional comments?

None

Thrilling

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

Wow. I did not see it coming at all. This book has it all for the detective/thriller genre..the characters are stunning. Love the detective to bits! And the professor had me wanting more...a must listen

What other book might you compare The Suspect to and why?

Shatter. I've read zillions of thriller and detective novels...all the "Danish" thrillers..this book beats them all..Suspect is really a good listen...you are not sleeping tonight lol. You are staying up listening to this here book Suspect..

What does Crispin Redman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

He has the most gorgeous accents. Very sexy and believable.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely!

Any additional comments?

Loved it...told everyone to get it.

The best thriller I've read this year

What makes this crime novel so good is the character of the protagonist. A psychologist with a terminal illness is something different. And having it written in the present tence, first person, gets you really close to him. The plot is such that, seeing him at home with his wife and delightful daughter, doesn't distract you from the main story. Crispin Redman's hard, sharp voice is just right for thrillers. I'm just off to bed now with Book 2 in the series.