The White Crow (Philomena McCarthy #2) | Michael Robotham

His books have sold 8.5 million copies. Now the No. 1 bestseller returns with a nail-biting PC Phil McCarthy novel. As the daughter of a London crime boss, Police Constable Philomena McCarthy walks a thin blue line keeping the two sides of her complicated life apart. On patrol one night she discovers a child in pyjamas, wandering alone. Taking Daisy home, Phil uncovers the aftermath of a deadly home invasion, as three miles away a prominent jeweller is found strapped to an explosive in his ransacked store. The crimes are linked, and all the evidence points to Phil's father as the mastermind. Phil's two worlds are colliding, trapping her in the middle of a vicious gang war that will threaten her career and everyone she loves. Who can she trust - the badge or her own blood?

Praise for Michael Robotham's books, including When You Are Mine: 'As the expertly paced first-person narrative accelerates, the reader is drawn into Phil's personal life . . . Sidestepping all the cliches, the novel is as psychologically nuanced and emotionally engaging as it is suspenseful' Kirkus Review 'There's a relatable darkness to Aussie author Michael Robotham's thrillers that pulls you in - every time' The Australian Women's Weekly  'A heart-clutching psychological thriller' People 'Robotham's brilliant ability to render complex characters, both good and bad, keeps readers unsure of whom to trust, maintaining an air of excruciating suspense until the very last page'Washington Post 'A brilliant book from an absolute master of the craft. Deeply felt, utterly memorable and sharp as a razor' DERVLA MCTIERNAN 'A brilliant, propulsive writer of crime. Pick this one up' STEPHEN KING