Cyrus Haven and Evie continue to flush out the ghosts of her past in a non-stop thriller. I just love the way the author uses a sparse prose style to give me all the information I require to become engrossed in the story and the characters, but not one word more. The logic of the story and the pace are perfectly controlled. Cyrus and Evie are just outside the law at all times and that makes them real. Who else can you trust other than yourselves.
I look forward to each one of Robotham’s new books and I don’t understand why he is not already up there with more recognized crime writers. Perhaps a TV series might help.

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Listening Length | 11 hours and 23 minutes |
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Author | Michael Robotham |
Narrator | Joe Jameson |
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Audible.com.au Release Date | 28 July 2020 |
Publisher | Hachette Audio UK |
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Reviewed in Australia on 9 August 2020
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I was hooked on my first Michael Robotham book - Life or Death by the intriguing premise of why a man would escape prison one day before he is due to be released. In that book, that premise is fully explored in a satisfying way.
Likewise I was intrigued by the premise of the first book in this Cyrus Haven and Evie series - Good Girl Bad Girl.
That is of Evie having an extraordinary skill - the ability to tell when someone is lying.
I really enjoyed that book and thought that this follow up, would in the process of completing Evie's story fully flesh out that extraordinary skill.
Sadly, it didn't really do that in my view. The plot was far more predictable and a lot less thrilling than the first book. It was almost trauma porn, wallowing too deeply and for too long in the subject matter and I just wanted it to end so I could move on.
Likewise I was intrigued by the premise of the first book in this Cyrus Haven and Evie series - Good Girl Bad Girl.
That is of Evie having an extraordinary skill - the ability to tell when someone is lying.
I really enjoyed that book and thought that this follow up, would in the process of completing Evie's story fully flesh out that extraordinary skill.
Sadly, it didn't really do that in my view. The plot was far more predictable and a lot less thrilling than the first book. It was almost trauma porn, wallowing too deeply and for too long in the subject matter and I just wanted it to end so I could move on.
Reviewed in Australia on 2 August 2020
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Michael Robotham is one of my favorite authors. I have bought all his books.The Cyrus Haven 2 was as great as all the others. I didn't want the book to finish.
Thank you for a great read.
Thank you for a great read.
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Reviewed in Australia on 1 September 2020
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Book 1 - Good girl bad girl was the beginning of the page turning events, during COVID-19 (Australian lock down) this was my life then to realise it was a sequel - My dreams came true!!
I couldn't wait to start the next book (WHEN SHE WAS GOOD) I was quick to ring my local book shops to embarrass myself to find out it wasn't out yet so i was rather quick to pre-order it through amazon.
The characters and the story is so addictive!!
Michael Robotham is an incredible writer, i have read 6 of his books.
"Say your sorry" 10/10
"Shatter" 10/10
"Good girl bad girl & when she was good" 10/10
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
I couldn't wait to start the next book (WHEN SHE WAS GOOD) I was quick to ring my local book shops to embarrass myself to find out it wasn't out yet so i was rather quick to pre-order it through amazon.
The characters and the story is so addictive!!
Michael Robotham is an incredible writer, i have read 6 of his books.
"Say your sorry" 10/10
"Shatter" 10/10
"Good girl bad girl & when she was good" 10/10
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Reviewed in Australia on 12 December 2020
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Nicely takes up from the first novel in the series-Good Girl, Bad Girl- but includes sufficient recap to carry on seamlessly. Again it delivers a multi-layered story line, the same entertaining writing, narrative, engaging characters with some further development, and tying up of a couple, at least, of loose ends.
Reviewed in Australia on 24 August 2020
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Great follow on to Good Girl Bad Girl and a satisfying ending - well, almost. This author knows how to construct a story to draw you in, hold you there and leave you almost satisfied but wanting more. Keep up the high standard Michael.
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This Micheal Robotham Book has Cyrus Haven as the main character rather than Joe O'Loughln
Reviewed in Australia on 3 September 2020Verified Purchase
I have read all of Michael Robotham books. However, I find the latest a bit disappointing. Perhaps it's because Cyrus has not been fleshed out as a character whereas Joe has, with all his problems concerning his illness and faults with regard his marriage. Cyrus is still a bit of a blank paper whom I can't get attached to.
'When she was good", tells the backstory of Evie, even so I could not feel desperately sorry for her. She had such a tragic childhood, it is no wonder she went off the rails. Even so I don't think the book actually merges her life tragedy with Cyrus. The end seems to tell you the final in a very compressed space of time.
'When she was good", tells the backstory of Evie, even so I could not feel desperately sorry for her. She had such a tragic childhood, it is no wonder she went off the rails. Even so I don't think the book actually merges her life tragedy with Cyrus. The end seems to tell you the final in a very compressed space of time.
Reviewed in Australia on 6 September 2020
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I find all Robotham's books exciting, easy reading. Humour and interesting general knowledge emerge from tragic situations.
I need to ' slip into' someone else's world to escape my own busy Mind at bedtime.😊
I need to ' slip into' someone else's world to escape my own busy Mind at bedtime.😊
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M. E. Urban
5.0 out of 5 stars
A FANTASTIC BOOK!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 August 2020Verified Purchase
I have all of Michael Robotham's books and have enjoyed each and every one. The Joe O'Loughlin series is great and The Secrets She Keeps was recently made into a telly miniseries, which was very good. I read "Good Girl, Bad Girl" and fell in love with Cyrus Haven and Evie Comer. I eagerly awaited the second in the series and "When She Was Good" exceeded my expectations. I had longed to know all the truth surrounding Evie and this book delivered. It is so hard not to give too much of the plots of these two books away, but it does present a view of a broken girl who survives horrendous treatment and the forensic psychologist who tries to put the pieces of her life back together and find justice for those who caused such horrific trauma. It is beautfully written, heart-breaking and utterly compelling. Please, please Mr Robotham, carry us forward on Evie and Cyrus's journey. I can't bear to part with them.
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Kaffmatt
3.0 out of 5 stars
Recommended but not as good as the first book in the series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 January 2021Verified Purchase
One of my favourite authors but this second book in the Cyrus Haven series didn’t live up to my expectations. There was more information on the traumatic backgrounds of the two main characters revealed but not much of a gripping plot. Unfortunately, the theme behind the plot was historical abuse which has been churned out now by so many authors that it does become a tedious topic.
In this book, the reason for Evie being incognito is established: victim of abuse, involving powerful people who believe they are above the law. It is Cyrus’s meddling to find the truth that begins a ‘waterfall’ of activities to quieten witnesses/victims.
I recommend this book because it is far better than many of this genre but as previously mentioned, a disappointing second book of the series.
In this book, the reason for Evie being incognito is established: victim of abuse, involving powerful people who believe they are above the law. It is Cyrus’s meddling to find the truth that begins a ‘waterfall’ of activities to quieten witnesses/victims.
I recommend this book because it is far better than many of this genre but as previously mentioned, a disappointing second book of the series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 November 2020Verified Purchase
Michael Robotham quickly became my favourite author with 'Say you are sorry', iv read all his books and this one has to be my favourite - I read it in a weekend as I simply couldn't put it down. I highly recommend starting from the beginning, you won't regret it.
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Grandad bob
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good read, good story line
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 January 2021Verified Purchase
Second book in series but bought both and it was a good move as they follow on the first one Good Girl , Bad Girl set the story. I enjoy Michael Robothams book. I have introduced his books to friends who really enjoy his his story lines and the way he writes. Would say try them I am sure you will enjoy.

Patricia Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wow!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2021Verified Purchase
Absolutely loved this book. It was so good that I rationed my reading as I didn’t want to finish it. I really love all of Michael Rowbotham’s books but the two Cyrus Haven books in this series were both heart stopping and heartbreaking in equal measure. Not sure if he will be writing any more of the Cyrus Haven series but I certainly hope so.
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