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Michael Robotham Reading Order

5 series · 21 books · Born 1960

Mystery & ThrillerNon-FictionScience Fiction

Michael Robotham is an Australian author whose crime and psychological thrillers have earned him two CWA Gold Dagger awards and multiple Edgar Award nominations. His prolific output includes the psychologist-investigator Joseph O'Loughlin series, the Cyrus Haven thrillers, and standalone novels that blend mystery with character-driven storytelling. Beyond fiction, Robotham has also ventured into non-fiction writing, demonstrating versatility across multiple narrative forms.

Cyrus Haven Series

Ongoing

4 books (2019–2024)

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

Start this series with Good Girl, Bad Girl

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Good Girl, Bad Girl
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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When She Was Good
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Lying Beside You
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Before You Found Me / Storm Child
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Joseph O'Loughlin Series

Complete

9 books (2004–2018)

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

Start this series with The Suspect

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2
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Lost / The Drowning Man
2005Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
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Shatter / The Sleep of Reason
2008Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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Bleed for Me
2010Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Wreckage
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
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Say You're Sorry
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Watching You
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
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Close Your Eyes
2015Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
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The Other Wife
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2013–2013)

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If I Tell You... I'll Have to Kill You
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Philomena McCarthy Series

Ongoing

2 books (2021–2025)

Start with When You Are Mine and read in order.

Start this series with When You Are Mine

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When You Are Mine
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The White Crow
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Standalone Novels Series

Complete

5 books (2007–2027)

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

Start this series with The Night Ferry

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1
The Night Ferry
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
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Life or Death
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
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The Secrets She Keeps
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Tell Me Something True
2027Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Michael Robotham written?
Michael Robotham has written 21 books across 5 series. Their published works span from 2004 to 2027.
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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