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Celebrating 20 years of Michael Robotham
MICHAEL ROBOTHAM is a bestselling author who has won the prestigious Gold Dagger Award twice. This year marks 20 years since the publication of The Suspect, the first book in his popular 'Joe O’Loughlin’ series.
His latest book, Storm Child, is the fourth book in his ‘Cyrus Haven’ series.
AKINA HANSEN writes.
In February 2002, author Michael Robotham received a life-changing phone call; in the early hours of the morning his UK agent informed him that his ...
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Reviews
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