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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

Publisher Review

Praise for When She Was Good * - * What makes Michael stand out in a crowded field is how he invests suspense with such a strong emotional pull. No one else comes close in this regard -- Linwood Barclay Clever, intriguing and compelling, I loved this book. The vulnerability of the characters was at times heart-breaking, and the pace was relentless -- Rachel Abbott Praise for Michael Robotham * - * Robotham is an absolute master -- Stephen King He writes in a voice with a haunting sense of soul -- Peter James Superbly exciting * Guardian * Heart-stopping, heart-breaking and heart-wrenching -- Val McDermid Will have you turning the pages compulsively * The Times * Robotham is the real deal -- David Baldacci Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart ache for them -- Linwood Barclay A highly skilled thriller writer * Daily Express *