Joe O’Loughlin book 1 · 2004
The Suspect
Clinical psychologist Joe O’Loughlin has just learned he has Parkinson’s disease when he is asked to help the police identify a murdered young woman, and recognises her as a former patient. Before long Detective Inspector Vincent Ruiz has Joe himself in his sights.
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Book facts
- Author
- Michael Robotham
- Series
- Joe O’Loughlin, book 1 of 9
- Published
- 2004
- Setting
- Set in London
- Characters charted
- 4
- Chart confidence
- Medium
Who is in The Suspect
4 recurring or key characters from Michael Robotham’s chart. Introduces Joe O’Loughlin, Vincent Ruiz, Julianne O’Loughlin and Charlie O’Loughlin.
Lead 1
- Joe O’LoughlinFirst appearanceClinical psychologist living with Parkinson’s diseaseHis diagnosis comes as a patient’s case turns on him
Major 2
- Vincent RuizFirst appearanceRetired Metropolitan Police detective inspectorInvestigates Joe
- Julianne O’LoughlinFirst appearanceJoe’s wife
Minor and cameo 1
- Charlie O’LoughlinFirst appearanceJoe’s elder daughter
Also featuring these characters
Other Michael Robotham books that share the most characters with The Suspect.
- Shatter2008 · Joe O’Loughlin · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Bleed for Me2010 · Joe O’Loughlin · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Say You’re Sorry2012 · Joe O’Loughlin · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Watching You2013 · Joe O’Loughlin · 4 shared charactersBuy on Amazon