Thursday, March 01, 2012

Bleed for me.

Joseph O' Loughlin is a psychologist who first appeared in the Michael Robotham book "Suspect". O'Loughlin has his own personal problems to deal with mainly Parkinson's disease, a rebellious daughter and an estranged wife whom he still loves. When one of his daughter's friends is found dripping in blood on the estranged wife's doorstep, she calls Joe in to help. The question which must be resolved is whether she killed her father. Thus begins a great psychological investigative story that keeps you turning pages. As a psychologist, Joe is equipped to understand the behaviors and "grooming techniques" of pedophiles. While he is rushing to prove Sienna innocent of murder, he is also trying to discover who has taken her innocence and is using her. Of course he must call his old friend Victor Ruiz for help.
It is not necessary to start with the first book, but doing so would allow you to see how his marriage deteriorates and his friendship with Ruiz develops. Joe is the kind of psychologist you would like to have on your side.

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