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The White Crow
Philomena McCarthy (Related to this series)
- Author
- Michael Robotham
- Narrator
- Katy Sobey
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Publish Date
- 25 June 2025
- Run Time
- 11 hours 54 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
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What to expect
As a police officer and the daughter of a London crime boss, Philomena McCarthy's loyalties are torn between two worlds.
When she discovers a child wandering the streets during a night-time patrol, she's catapulted into the scene of a home invasion. Meanwhile, across London a jeweller is found strapped to an explosive in his ransacked store.
As it becomes clear the crimes are linked, suspicion falls on Phil's own father. With her lives colliding, Phil's career and family face the ultimate threat.
But who can she trust - the badge, or her own blood?
'Another tour de force from Michael Robotham. He is so good at humanising his characters - even the nasty ones' LINWOOD BARCLAY
'Everyone is so beautifully drawn - you tear through the pages hoping they can be trusted' LAINIE ANDERSON
'Grips like a vice and twists like a rollercoaster. Impossibly clever. Impossible to put down!' ***** READER REVIEW
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STORM CHILD was a No.1 print bestseller in Australia 04.07.24
Critics Review
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PRAISE FOR MICHAEL ROBOTHAM
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An absolute master
STEPHEN KING
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Will have you turning the pages compulsively
THE TIMES
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Heart-stopping
VAL MCDERMID
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The real deal
DAVID BALDACCI
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Clever, intriguing and compelling
RACHEL ABBOTT
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One of crime's greatest practitioners
THE AUSTRALIAN
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Unforgettable characters
GLOBE AND MAIL
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PRAISE FOR THE WHITE CROW
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I raced through The White Crow. It's another tour de force from Michael Robotham. He is so good at humanising his characters - even the nasty ones
LINWOOD BARCLAY
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It's a rare treat to read crime fiction and adore the entire ensemble of characters. Everyone from PC Philomena McCarthy to Detective Keegan to Eddie McCarthy and his three old-school criminal brothers is so beautifully drawn - you tear through the pages praying they can be trusted. The pace clips along and the plot is full of lovely jinks and twists
LAINIE ANDERSON
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Tension imbues this dark tale, with action reaching a scary crescendo . . . End-to-end excitement for crime fans
KIRKUS, STARRED REVIEW
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A tense, fast-moving and hard to put down novel
BELFAST TELEGRAPH
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The research is impeccable, the plot simple: a kind of Good versus Evil, building to a fiery shoot-out on Bonfire Night . . . And who can not be engaged by a girl [PC Philomena McCarthy] who can talk to small children, has a black belt in karate and who can kill a villain with a kick?
SHOTS MAGAZINE
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A stunning crime novel
BOOKLIST
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Tense, fast moving and hard to put down
BELFAST HERALD
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Aussie crime master Michael Robotham delivers yet another thriller loaded with twists and turn . . . little wonder he has sold more than eight million books
GEELONG ADVERTISER
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The White Crow is taut, smart, gritty, with twists and turns and compulsively readable.
My only warning: don't open the first chapter unless you've cleared your schedule. It's that addictiveGOOD READING MAGAZINE
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Definitely his most exciting novel to date. Highly recommended
MURDER AND MAYHEM BLOG
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Michael Robotham is Australia's premier crime writer and has deservedly earned world-wide acclaim and awards . . . This is a fast paced, highly accomplished crime novel with plenty of excitement and surprises . . . topped off with a neat final twist
CANBERRA TIMES
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This is another standout thriller from Robotham. Fans of Peter Swanson and Liz Moore will delight in the complex characters and layered plotlines that he delivers
US LIBRARY JOURNAL
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The plot is sleek and elegant, with interlocking story lines that culminate in a big, bloody finale. Readers will be sold on the prospect of another Philomena McCarthy mystery even before they put this one down
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, STARRED REVIEW
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The plot is sleek and elegant, with interlocking story lines that culminate in a big, bloody finale. Readers will be sold on the prospect of another Philomena McCarthy mystery even before they put this one down
BETTER READING
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Addictive. Riveting . . . Thrilling and satisfying . . . Michael Robotham truly is a master craftsman at the height of his power
THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN’S WEEKLY
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The suspense rachets up and the plot canters along all the way to the dramatic conclusion
COURIER MAIL
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Robotham is among the world's top thriller writers
LINWOOD BARCLAY
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Razor-sharp and emotionally charged
LISA GARDNER
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What a terrific writer
AJAY CHOWDHURY
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Tension and tenderness - Michael Robotham is that rare thing, a writer who does both brilliantly
WILLIAM SHAW
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An absolute master of the craft
DERVLA MCTIERNAN
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Another great story from Michael Robotham! The plotting is sound, as usual, and the main character really well drawn. I like his slightly different take on the crime genre, which elevates it well above the usual run-of-the-mill police procedurals. There are a couple of instances in this novel where Australian turns of phrase have crept in, which are slightly out of place in a novel set in London, but they're not overly jarring. The narration is done well, and although the voice seemed a little on the light, young side for the main character, she differentiates all of the characters well, especially the male voices. Overall, a great listen. I hope there's a third novel in this series on its way!
pigmint 2026-06-11
Details
- Author
- Michael Robotham
- Narrator
- Katy Sobey
- Duration
- 11 hours 54 minutes
- Release Date
- 25 June 2025
- ISBN
- 9781405555821
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Book Group
- Genre
- Thriller / suspense fiction, Crime and mystery: police procedural
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
The No.1 bestseller returns with a nail-biting new PC Phil McCarthy book. If you loved When You Are Mine or are hunting for thrillers that make you think and feel, you won't want to miss this.As a police officer and the daughter of a London crime boss, Philomena McCarthy's loyalties are torn between two worlds.When she discovers a child wandering the streets during a night-time patrol, she's catapulted into the scene of a home invasion. Meanwhile, across London a jeweller is found strapped to an explosive in his ransacked store.As it becomes clear the crimes are linked, suspicion falls on Phil's own father. With her lives colliding, Phil's career and family face the ultimate threat.But who can she trust - the badge, or her own blood?'Another tour de force from Michael Robotham. He is so good at humanising his characters - even the nasty ones' LINWOOD BARCLAY'Everyone is so beautifully drawn - you tear through the pages hoping they can be trusted' LAINIE ANDERSON'Grips like a vice and twists like a rollercoaster. Impossibly clever. Impossible to put down!' ***** READER REVIEW*STORM CHILD was a No.1 print bestseller in Australia 04.07.24
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