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Michael Robotham Reading Order

5 series ยท 20 books ยท Born 1960

Michael Robotham is a celebrated Australian author known for his gripping crime fiction. With a prolific career spanning from 2004 to 2025, he has written 20 novels across five series, including the popular Joseph O'Loughlin and Cyrus Haven characters, as well as standalone works and non-fiction. His compelling storytelling has earned him numerous accolades, including two CWA Gold Dagger awards.

Cyrus Haven Series

Ongoing

4 books (2019โ€“2024)

Start with Good Girl, Bad Girl, the first of 4 books in the Cyrus Haven series.

#Title
1
Cover of Good Girl, Bad Girl
Good Girl, Bad Girl
2
Cover of When She Was Good
When She Was Good
3
Cover of Lying Beside You
Lying Beside You
4
Before You Found Me / Storm Child

Joseph O'Loughlin Series

Complete

9 books (2004โ€“2018)

Start with The Suspect, the first of 9 books in the Joseph O'Loughlin series.

#Title
1
2
Cover of Lost / The Drowning Man
Lost / The Drowning Man
3
Cover of Shatter / The Sleep of Reason
Shatter / The Sleep of Reason
4
Cover of Bleed for Me
Bleed for Me
5
The Wreckage
6
Cover of Say You're Sorry
Say You're Sorry
7
Watching You
8
Cover of Close Your Eyes
Close Your Eyes
9
Cover of The Other Wife
The Other Wife

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2013โ€“2013)

#Title
1
Cover of If I Tell You... I'll Have to Kill You
If I Tell You... I'll Have to Kill You

Philomena McCarthy Series

Ongoing

2 books (2021โ€“2025)

Start with When You Are Mine and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of When You Are Mine
When You Are Mine
2
The White Crow

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

4 books (2007โ€“2017)

Start with The Night Ferry, the first of 4 books in the Standalone Novels series.

#Title
1
The Night Ferry
2
3
Cover of Life or Death
Life or Death
4
Cover of The Secrets She Keeps
The Secrets She Keeps

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Michael Robotham written?
Michael Robotham has written 20 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2025.
What is the first book in each Michael Robotham series?
Here are the first books in Michael Robotham's series: Cyrus Haven: Good Girl, Bad Girl; Joseph O'Loughlin: The Suspect; Philomena McCarthy: When You Are Mine.
What order should I read Michael Robotham's books?
We recommend reading Michael Robotham's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Michael Robotham still writing new books?
Yes, Michael Robotham has 2 ongoing series: Cyrus Haven, Philomena McCarthy.

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