Nothing she can quite put her finger on - a whisper of breath on the back of her neck, or a shadow in the corner of her eye - and now her life is frozen. Her husband Daniel has been missing for more than a year. Depressed and increasingly desperate, she seeks the help of clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin. Joe is concerned by Marnie's reluctance to talk about the past, but then she discovers a book packed with pictures, interviews with friends, former teachers, old flames and workmates Daniel was preparing for her birthday. It was supposed to be a celebration of her life. But it's not the story anyone was expecting...
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‘Robotham’s disturbing eighth thriller [is a] steady and commanding book with an ending that’s sure to give even the most jaded reader a shock.'
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'Robotham tells his tale with humor, great pacing, and excellent character delineations. The plot of WATCHING YOU is bizarrely satisfying. It twists so much, it’s easy to be quite wrung out at the end.'
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'Michael Robotham's series featuring clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin mixes punchy prose, zippy dialogue and a splash of horror with well-crafted plots.'
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'One of Australia's best crime writers delivers as usual, a page-turning thriller packed with surprises.'
'...a thrilling read that will leave you gasping for breath.'
