The White Crow by Michael Robotham, Philomena McCarthy thriller
The White Crow is a Philomena McCarthy crime thriller by Michael Robotham. Police Constable Philomena investigates crimes that point toward her crime-boss father, putting her career and loved ones at risk. The listing describes a 448-page English edition from Hachette Australia.
At a glance
- Philomena McCarthy is a police constable whose father is a London crime boss.
- A child found alone and a jeweller bound to an explosive lead to crimes that appear connected.
- The story puts Phil between her police work and family ties as a gang war threatens her career and loved ones.
- The listing says the book was shortlisted for the 2026 Ned Kelly Award for Best Crime Fiction.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The connected-crime investigation is anchored by a clear personal conflict between Phil's police role and her family background.
- Customer feedback specifically praises the plot twists, engaging story and Phil as a protagonist.
- At 448 pages, this edition offers a substantial crime novel for readers who want a longer story.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Hachette Australia |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 25 June 2025 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0733651348 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0733651342 |
| Weight listed | 300 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 3.6 x 23.3 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers of crime thrillers built around an investigation entangled with family and criminal loyalties.
- Readers looking for a Philomena McCarthy story with linked crimes and a gang-war threat.
- Buyers seeking an English-language edition with a listed length of 448 pages.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a short book or a story without crime and gang-war themes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights an engaging, twist-filled story and strong characters, with Phil especially praised. Readers who enjoy a longer police crime thriller may find the 448-page story's reported page-turning pace appealing. The ratings distribution is predominantly four- and five-star, though a smaller share is three-star or lower, so the response is not unanimous.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the story, plot twists and characters, especially Phil as a protagonist.
- The supplied feedback describes the book as engaging and hard to put down.
Frequently asked questions
What is The White Crow about?
Police Constable Philomena McCarthy finds a child alone and uncovers a deadly home invasion. A separate crime involving a jeweller appears connected, with evidence pointing toward her father, a London crime boss.
How long is this edition?
The listing gives a print length of 448 pages.
Who publishes this edition and in what language?
The listed publisher is Hachette Australia, and the language is English.
What do customer ratings and feedback suggest?
The aggregate rating distribution is mostly four- and five-star, while the supplied customer summary highlights the story, twists and characters. Ratings do not establish which elements caused individual readers' opinions.
