When You Are Mine
The No.1 bestselling thriller from the master of suspense
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:24th Jun '21
Should be back in stock very soon
In this standalone thriller, a young police officer navigates toxic friendships and hidden agendas while uncovering deadly secrets. When You Are Mine keeps readers on edge.
In When You Are Mine, Michael Robotham crafts a gripping standalone thriller that delves into the intricacies of toxic friendships, hidden agendas, and deadly secrets. The story centers around Philomena McCarthy, a young officer with the Metropolitan Police who has risen above her notorious family background to become a promising figure in law enforcement. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she responds to a domestic assault call and rescues Tempe Brown, the girlfriend of a decorated detective. This fateful encounter sets off a chain of events that will test Phil's loyalty and moral compass as she navigates the treacherous waters of crime and deception.
As Phil and Tempe form a tentative friendship, the tension escalates. Tempe, with her sweet demeanor, becomes an essential part of Phil's life, but unsettling occurrences begin to unravel the truth behind her stories. The narrative intensifies when a journalist with connections to both Phil's father and the detective is discovered dead in the Thames, leaving Phil in a precarious position. With powerful enemies lurking in the shadows, she must discern whom to trust amidst the chaos.
When You Are Mine is not just a tale of suspense; it is a profound exploration of trust and betrayal, as Phil grapples with her loyalties while uncovering the dark secrets that threaten to engulf her. This thrilling narrative invites readers to question the nature of friendship and the lengths one might go to protect those they care about.
Praise for When You Are Mine * - *
No one does suspense better -- Stephen King
Michael Robotham keeps upping his game. With each new book, I say it's his best. Well, THIS is his best -- Linwood Barclay
Robotham is quickly becoming the go-to author for the psychological thriller and this book, his 16th, is a superb example . . . He twists the knife with skill and precision * Globe and Mail *
A page-turner featuring a feisty heroine * Irish Independent *
A heart-clutching psychological thriller * People *
A twisty, turny, second-guessing great read with a killer ending * Herald Sun *
A flawless and compassionate psychological thriller * Kirkus Reviews *
Robotham delivers again with a pacey tale that ratchets up the tension and refuses to be put down * Courier Mail *
All thrills and chills * Toronto Star *
A nail-biter . . . Robotham tightens the screws on his sympathetic lead incrementally as the action builds to a satisfying climax * Publisher's Weekly *
Robotham creates flesh and blood characters, and you won't forget Philomena McCarthy . . . A nail-biter * Peterborough Telegraph *
Praise for Michael Robotham * - *
An absolute master -- Stephen King
I love this guy's books -- Lee Child
Heart-stopping, heart-breaking and heart-wrenching -- Val McDermid
Robotham is the real deal -- David Baldacci
A writer of the highest class who can create terror from the commonplace and crush the breath out of you * Daily Mail *
Robotham doesn't just make me scared for his characters, he makes my heart achefor them -- Linwood Barclay
He writes in a voice with a haunting sense of soul -- Peter James
A highly skilled thriller writer * Daily Express *
One of crime's greatest practitioners . . . a ripper, suspenseful read * The Australian *
Michael Robotham has done it again - another accomplished crime novel unlike anything he has ever written before * Sydney Morning Herald *
ISBN: 9780751581560
Dimensions: 238mm x 162mm x 38mm
Weight: 660g
416 pages