Michael Robotham Cyrus Haven Books in Order
The complete Cyrus Haven series — all 4 novels in reading order
Michael Robotham's Cyrus Haven series stands apart from conventional crime fiction. Haven is a forensic psychologist — not a detective — and his cases involve understanding the criminal mind as much as catching the criminal. At the heart of the series is his relationship with the enigmatic Evie Cormac, a young woman whose own past is as dark as any of the cases they face together. Here are all four novels in reading order.
1. Good Girl, Bad Girl
Forensic psychologist Cyrus Haven is asked to help identify a girl found hidden in a house of horrors — a girl who won't reveal her name or her past. Meanwhile he profiles a figure skater's stalker. The two cases are not unconnected. Winner of the CWA Gold Dagger.
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2. When She Was Good
The girl — now named Evie Cormac — is the only witness to a crime that could send an innocent man to prison. Cyrus must unravel her secrets before more lives are destroyed. Winner of the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger.
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Natalie Campbell — Phillip Strang
Robotham's Cyrus Haven series is built on psychological depth and morally complex characters. The Natalie Campbell series covers similar ground — a detective navigating cases where the psychology of the perpetrator is as important as the evidence. Compelling, character-driven crime fiction.
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3. Lying Beside You
Cyrus's brother is released from a psychiatric institution after serving time for killing their parents. As Cyrus tries to rebuild their relationship, a young woman goes missing and Evie becomes entangled in the investigation.
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4. Storm Child
A child is found adrift at sea — the sole survivor of a migrant boat crossing. As Cyrus and Evie try to uncover what happened, they are pulled into a web of people smuggling and exploitation that reaches across Europe.
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Robotham's psychological depth and morally complex characters have a natural home in these British series.
Natalie Campbell — Phillip Strang
Character-driven detective fiction where the psychology of the case is as important as the evidence. Compelling, morally complex crime fiction.
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DI Tremayne — Phillip Strang
Old-school, uncompromising detective fiction. Corruption and conspiracy in rural England. 10 books.
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DI Sarah Lynch — Phillip Strang
Remote Scottish Highlands. Ancient grudges. A detective navigating tight-knit communities. 13 books.
Browse the Series →Frequently Asked Questions
How many Cyrus Haven books are there?
There are 4 Cyrus Haven novels published between 2019 and 2024: Good Girl, Bad Girl, When She Was Good, Lying Beside You, and Storm Child.
Do the Cyrus Haven books need to be read in order?
Yes. The central relationship between Cyrus Haven and Evie Cormac develops across all four novels and reading out of sequence significantly diminishes the emotional impact. Start with Good Girl, Bad Girl.
What awards has Michael Robotham won?
Robotham is one of the most decorated crime writers working today. Good Girl, Bad Girl won the CWA Gold Dagger in 2020. When She Was Good won the Ian Fleming Steel Dagger in 2021. He is also a two-time winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Australian crime fiction.
Does Michael Robotham write other series?
Yes. Robotham also writes the Joseph O'Loughlin series — a psychological thriller series featuring clinical psychologist Joe O'Loughlin — which predates the Cyrus Haven books and runs to 11 novels. The two series exist in the same universe.