Cyrus Haven and Evie Cormac return in this “razor-sharp and emotionally charged” (Lisa Gardner) psychological thriller, which finally unlocks the secrets of Evie’s past and reaffirms why Stephen King has proclaimed Michael Robotham “an absolute master.”

The mystery of Evie Cormac’s background has followed her into adulthood. As a child, she was discovered hiding in a secret room where a man had been tortured to death. Many of her captors and abusers escaped justice, unseen but not forgotten. Now, on a hot summer’s day, the past drags Evie back as she watches the bodies of seventeen migrants wash up on a Lincolnshire beach.

There is only one survivor, a teenage boy, who tells police their small boat was deliberately rammed and sunk. Psychologist Cyrus Haven is recruited by the police to investigate the murders—but recognizes immediately that Evie has some link to the tragedy. By solving this crime, he could finally unlock the secrets of her past. But what dark forces will he set loose? And who will pay the price?

“Readers who fell for teenager Evie in Robotham’s earlier novels will welcome her return. Robotham’s prose gleams [and] the finale is satisfactorily bloody” (Booklist).

About The Author

Photograph by Tony Mott

Michael Robotham

Michael Robotham is a former investigative journalist whose bestselling psychological thrillers have been translated into twenty-five languages. He has twice won a Ned Kelly Award for Australia’s best crime novel, for Lost in 2005 and Shatter in 2008. His recent novels include When She Was Good, winner of the UK’s Ian Fleming Steel Dagger Award for best thriller; The Secrets She Keeps; Good Girl, Bad Girl; When You Are Mine; Lying Beside You; and Storm Child. After living and writing all over the world, Robotham settled his family in Sydney, Australia.

Product Details

Publisher: Scribner (July 2, 2024)
Length: 336 pages
ISBN13: 9781668030998

Raves and Reviews

"[Robotham's] a brilliant, propulsive writer of crime/suspense stories. Pick this one up, and I guarantee you'll go on to a rich and wonderful backlist." —Stephen King

“Well paced with a slow tension building to a gripping climax [and] very pleasing ending, Storm Child is a terrific addition to the series. Although this could be enjoyed as a stand-alone, the series really deserves to be enjoyed from the beginning. . . . A totally engrossing and captivating read from a master storyteller.” —Mystery & Suspense Magazine

“A razor-sharp and emotionally charged thriller that explores both the darkness of men’s hearts and the resiliency of human spirit.” —LISA GARDNER, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the of the Frankie Elkin series

“Fast-paced . . . will rivet the reader’s attention. . . . Fans of crime fiction will love this one.” —KIRKUS (starred review)

“Storm Child proves once again Robotham is not just among the world's top thriller writers, he is without question the best when it comes to characters whose pain we feel. Storm Child is a great read with something important to say.” —LINWOOD BARCLAY, author of No Time for Goodbye

“Robotham’s stirring fourth mystery featuring forensic psychologist Haven is the best yet. Robotham adds moving new dimensions to the dynamic between his well-developed leads, and shrewdly connects the central mystery to [character] Evie Cormac’s backstory. This series continues to impress.” —PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"Readers who fell for teenager Evie in Robotham's earlier novels will welcome her return. Robotham's prose gleams [and] the finale is satisfactorily bloody." —BOOKLIST

“Tension and tenderness—Michael Robotham is that rare thing, a writer who does both brilliantly. And that makes Storm Child an utterly thrilling emotional ride. I enjoyed it hugely.” —WILLIAM SHAW, author of The Birdwatcher

“Storm Child is a riveting and absorbing masterpiece—a cancel-your-social-plans and ignore-your-family kind of book. Michael Robotham never lets me down!” —CHRISTIAN WHITE, author of The Nowhere Child

"A gripping thriller. I couldn't put this down. Complex characters, plenty of twists and turns, Storm Child left me breathless.” —SIMON MCCLEAVE, author of The Snowdonia Killings