The Suspect

By: Michael Robotham

Narrated by: Crispin Redman

Length: 12 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

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.

© Michael Robotham; (P) 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)

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.

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.

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.

Very good storytelling.

Would you listen to The Suspect again? Why?

Well, I would probably,, if I had habit of reading the same book twice but I do not so.. no.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Suspect?

So many moments in the story are memorable and that is what makes this book so good.

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

Mr. Redman reads the story so very well and he make all the characters come alive, very enjoyable.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

No, not really. This book, on all its pages left me feeling so fine.

Great thriller, spot on narration.

When an unknown woman is found brutally murdered, the police call in psychologist Joseph O'Loughlin, who has a gift for figuring people out based on non-verbal cues, in hopes he can help them discover her identity. O'Loughlin has a roster of interesting clients, one of which is particularly disturbed and disturbing. But he is also happily married, and does his best to protect his wife and child from secrets of his own. Quite suddenly, O'Loughlin goes from being a collaborator to becoming the prime suspect in the case, and DI Vincent Ruiz, convinced he's got his man, isn't about to give O'Loughlin any breaks. Someone is trying to frame the doctor and he knows exactly who it is, but he'll have to put his own life at risk and pull quite a stunt to prove the killer is at large if he has any hope of putting his life back together.

I thought this was a great thriller and took an instant liking to the psychologist as the principal character and narrator of the story, so immediately followed up with the next book in the series. Crispin Redman's narration was just spot on.

Worth a Listen

This started slowly until a twisty, captivating crescendo. Worth a listen and i'll certainly purchase the second book.

difficult audible for me

Stories like this with a tight plot are no good for on Audible as I nod off and miss important info

One of the best thriller writers yet!

Trying to find another good mystery, suspense writer? The this author will be for you. I guarantee him as one of the very best. I always like to read series in order so I've just finished The Suspect and am very impressed with this first book in the series O'Loughlin & Luiz. The audiobook was narrated by Crispin Redman who did an exemplary job. If you've ever watched the TV show Top Gear, where they slot in order the fastest drivers and the best performing cars on to a big board, then you'll get it when I say I'm moving Michael Robothom nearly to the top where my favourite writers, Tana French, Lisa Gardener, Harlan Coben and Stephen King reside. I am now looking forward to an excellent feast of his other books and, please, please, Michael, never stop writing!