Let’s get the business out of the way—yes, The White Crow is Book 2, and yes, it absolutely works as a standalone. But let’s be honest: the moment you finish it, you’ll be hunting down When You Are Mine. Michael Robotham doesn’t just write thrillers—he crafts stories that grip you from the first page and never let go; with a linear timeline and multiple POV’s you will fly through this one! From the moment we meet Philomena McCarthy, a London cop caught between her badge and her family’s criminal past, you know you’re in for a taut, high-stakes ride.
Robotham has a gift for creating characters who feel like people you might actually meet—complex, contradictory, and achingly real. Phil is fierce but vulnerable. She is part bad ass and part bleeding heart but always guided by her moral compass, even when the easiest choice would be to look the other way. Every character choice matters, every motive feels loaded, and trust is a dangerous game.
And Robatham’s London? It’s no cardboard cutout; it’s textured, moody, and fully immersive, from the underground tunnels and the fog-drenched streets to gangsters, politics and Bonfire Night. The setting hums with atmosphere, pulling you deeper into a suspense story that’s as smart as it is intense. He knows exactly when to hold back and when to hit the gas, building suspense in expertly measured sparks that ignite into a full-blown blaze by the end. I cant say enough about this book. The White Crow proves once again that Robotham is in a league of his own. (PS – I need more Philomena!)
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