The Suspect (Joseph O’Loughlin 1)

Travel Guide

Travel and explore the London of Michael Robotham

The city of London is his home and hometurf but his work takes him across the UK in many of the books. In this first episode, he heads out to Liverpool. No matter where he goes, there is a good yet gritty guide to the city where he is. the author carves out a vivid picture of the setting, atmosphere and showcases the shadows of the city, you might not see otherwise:

London

“I like this view of London. It still looks majestic. It’s only when you get close up you see the decay. But then again, I guess you could say the same time about me.”

“The Post Office Tower is etched against the darkening sky. It is one of those landmarks that allow people to navigate a city. Streets will disappear into dead ends or twist and turn without reason.”

“My office is in a pyramid of white boxes on Great Portland Street designed by an architect who drew inspiration from his childhood. Ground level, it doesn’t look finished and I’m always half expecting a crane to turn up and hoist a few more boxes into the gaps.”

Liverpool

“Liverpool reminds me of an old woman’s handbag, full of bric-a-brac, odds and ends and half finished packets of boiled sweets. Edwardian pubs squat beside mountainous cathedrals and art deco office blocks…..”