Does this page include every Michael Robotham book?

This catalog lists the Michael Robotham books currently available in Sequencebooks, including standalone titles and series entries when available.

Are Michael Robotham series listed separately?

Yes. Each Michael Robotham series is broken out with book numbers, publication years, and a dedicated reading-order page.

Should I read Michael Robotham books in publication order or chronological order?

Publication order is usually the safest reading path. For series, follow the numbered reading order shown beside each title.

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Michael Robotham Complete Bibliography

Q: What is the best order to read Michael Robotham books?

Start with the series reading order for any connected books, then use the chronological list on this page for the full Michael Robotham bibliography.

Browse books by Michael Robotham in publication order, including standalone books, complete series lists, reading order, and publication years.

Updated 2026-07-11 / 20 books / 5 series

Australian author Michael Robotham is best known for the psychological thriller series featuring clinical psychologist Joe O’Loughlin. A multiple CWA Gold Dagger winner, his books have sold over six million copies worldwide. This page provides the Michael Robotham books in order, including both chronological order and series reading order.

Books by Michael Robotham in Publication Order

2004 The Suspect POoJOB / 1 Buy

2005 Lost / The Drowning Man POoJOB / 2 Buy

2007 The Night Ferry POoSN / 1 Buy

2008 Bombproof POoSN / 2 Buy

2008 Shatter / The Sleep of Reason POoJOB / 3 Buy

2010 Bleed for Me POoJOB / 4 Buy

2011 The Wreckage POoJOB / 5 Buy

2012 Say You're Sorry POoJOB / 6 Buy

2013 If I Tell You... I'll Have to Kill You POoNB / 1 Buy

2013 Watching You POoJOB / 7 Buy

2014 Life or Death POoSN / 3 Buy

2015 Close Your Eyes POoJOB / 8 Buy

2017 The Secrets She Keeps POoSN / 4 Buy

2018 The Other Wife POoJOB / 9 Buy

2019 Good Girl, Bad Girl POoCHB / 1 Buy

2020 When She Was Good POoCHB / 2 Buy

2021 When You Are Mine POoPMB / 1 Buy

2022 Lying Beside You POoCHB / 3 Buy

2024 Before You Found Me / Storm Child POoCHB / 4 Buy

2025 The White Crow POoPMB / 2 Buy

Complete Michael Robotham Series Reading Order / browse all ->

Cyrus Haven Reading Order 4 books / 2019-2024

01 Good Girl, Bad Girl 2019 Buy

02 When She Was Good 2020 Buy

03 Lying Beside You 2022 Buy

04 Before You Found Me / Storm Child 2024 Buy

Joseph O'Loughlin Reading Order 9 books / 2004-2018

01 The Suspect 2004 Buy

02 Lost / The Drowning Man 2005 Buy

03 Shatter / The Sleep of Reason 2008 Buy

04 Bleed for Me 2010 Buy

05 The Wreckage 2011 Buy

06 Say You're Sorry 2012 Buy

07 Watching You 2013 Buy

08 Close Your Eyes 2015 Buy

09 The Other Wife 2018 Buy

Non-Fiction Reading Order 1 book / 2013

01 If I Tell You... I'll Have to Kill You 2013 Buy

Philomena McCarthy Reading Order 2 books / 2021-2025

01 When You Are Mine 2021 Buy

02 The White Crow 2025 Buy

Standalone Reading Order 4 books / 2007-2017

01 The Night Ferry 2007 Buy

02 Bombproof 2008 Buy

03 Life or Death 2014 Buy

04 The Secrets She Keeps 2017 Buy

Where to start with Michael Robotham

What is the best order to read Michael Robotham books?

Publication order is usually the safest place to start. If a book belongs to a series, follow the numbered series reading order shown on this page.

Are standalone books and series both included?

Yes. Standalone titles appear in the full chronological bibliography, and series are broken out separately with reading-order links when catalog data is available.

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