When She Was Good
The heart-stopping Richard & Judy Book Club thriller from the No.1 bestseller
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4.4 • 714 Ratings
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Publisher Description
THE GRIPPING SUMMER 2021 RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK, FROM THE NO.1 BESTSELLER AND MASTER OF SUSPENSE
A secret room. A silent girl. A shocking truth.
Evie Cormac was found at a murder scene six years ago, hiding in a secret room. She has never revealed her real name, why she was in that house, or what she saw.
Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven wants to help the traumatised teenager. He thinks unravelling Evie's secrets will free her from the past.
But he has no idea what he's about to unleash . . .
If you love WHEN SHE WAS GOOD, don't miss the next books, LYING BESIDE YOU and STORM CHILD.
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WINNER OF THE CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION STEEL DAGGER FOR BEST THRILLER OF 2021
'What makes Michael stand out is how he invests suspense with such a strong emotional pull. No one else comes close' Linwood Barclay
'Never lets up on the suspense . . . Definitely Robotham's best to date' Globe and Mail
'Clever, intriguing and compelling, I loved this book' Rachel Abbott
'So good that I rationed my reading as I didn't want to finish it' ***** Reader Review
'Tense, immersive and riveting' ***** Reader Review
'Keeps your attention in a vice-like grip' ***** Reader Review
A #1 FICTION BESTSELLER IN AUSTRALIA, AUGUST 2020
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
This riveting sequel to 2019’s Good Girl, Bad Girl builds the elusive backstory of rebellious teen Evie Cormac who, six years earlier, made headlines after being found at a horrific crime scene. As forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven seeks to discover her true identity, Evie finds herself under threat even behind the closed doors of a children’s home. Once again alternating between the perspectives of Cyrus and Evie, the story moves forward at a rapid clip without shirking on psychological payoff. And despite its palpable tension and grim revelations, When She Was Good also delivers more laugh-out-loud irreverence from Evie. As linked survivors of tragedy, this unlikely pair ranks amongst the most engaging characters in contemporary crime fiction.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
At the start of Edgar-finalist Robotham's twisty, emotionally involving sequel to 2019's Good Girl, Bad Girl, British forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven, teenager Evie Cormac's therapist, seeks out Special Constable Sacha Hopewell in Cornwall. Seven years earlier, Sacha rescued Evie from a North London house where she was discovered hiding with the corpse of a small-time criminal. Evie has never spoken about this traumatic experience, and Cyrus hopes Sacha has information that can help him treat Evie. Meanwhile, the police summon Cyrus to Manchester to consult on the apparent suicide of Hamish Whitmore, a retired detective superintendent. Cyrus finds evidence of foul play, and learns that Whitmore was fixated on the closed case of pedophile Eugene Green, who was killed in prison. A note Whitmore left behind indicates that he believed there was a possible link between Green and Evie, which prompts Cyrus to investigate. Sections told from Evie's perspective deepen both the plot and the characterizations. Fans of grim psychological suspense will be rewarded.
Customer Reviews
Fast paced thriller
I am guessing Jeffrey Epstein makes these monster stories more believable
A Ripping Read
If I pick up one of Michael Robotham’s book on a weekend then the housework has to wait! Once I start, I can’t put it down. Hooked in the first chapter.
Brilliant
Couldn’t put it down.