Although the crime here is among the most awful recurring true-life situations, this story is energetic and fun. The psychology professor remains likeable as he alone can help the police solve another crime. Robotham writes in varied voices that make characters come to life.

I really like his story telling. I just don't have the wish to read about young girls being held captive and tortured.

Reminds me a bit of Lovely Bones, but more of a thriller

Compelling series. I like the characters and the hook-- psychologist profiler with Parkinson's. The plot setups are irresistible. The crimes and criminals, though, are a bit too misogynistic-- creeps me out a bit.

It's a gripping story, you will get caught up in it and you just need to know how it continues. Some very nice and unexpected plot twist as well.
However, some fairly stupid mistakes are made, needed for another plot twist, but not very credible. That's why I only give this 3 stars.

The sixth installment of the Joe O'Loughlin series kept me up till one in the morning trying to finish its last pages. It had me second guessing time and again as to who the culprit really was even when I was certain by chapter 39, a twist in the story arc made me doubt myself once again. This is another of Robotham's finest work, full of plot-twists and thrills to keep us on the edge until the last. As per with Prof. Joe, it's full of insights and observations into the human mind (behaviors) and why people commit evil acts. As for the ending, every question is answered, every 'i' dotted and 't's crossed! Indeed, a very satisfying read, once again!
I have spent the past summer reading all six novels and thoroughly enjoyed myself and I must reiterate that I was never disappointed. Number seven in the series; 'Watching You' has been ordered and as with all of his novels, I have become a most devoted fan and would read the phone book if I knew Robotham had written it!

First time I've read this author. So many false leads - great read

Another nail biting thriller from MR , he knows how to keep his readers on tender hooks to the very end.

When SAY YOU'RE SORRY was announced I promised myself that this time - straight to the top of the pile. After all, what's not to look forward to - a solid police procedural with a psychological aspect, written by an Australian, set in the United Kingdom. One of the tricks of this series is that Robotham is switching the main viewpoint around between a couple of central protagonists - ex-cop Vincent Ruiz and clinical psychologist, Joe O'Loughlin. Now at a pinch I'd have to say that Ruiz is my favourite of these two characters, but that's not to say that O'Loughlin isn't also a strong central character.

Robotham has carefully constructed a story in SAY YOU'RE SORRY which includes one of the more difficult viewpoints - that of the living, captured victim of a kidnapper, sex attacker and vicious man. Teenager Piper's voice is extremely authentic, frequently quite chilling, yet Robotham carefully controls the amount of exposure that the reader must endure, whilst simultaneously dolling out the details of the fate of both girls, their families, the village and the investigating team.

Followers of this series will know about Joe O'Loughlin's own past - the Parkinson's disease that originally, I believe, came to Robotham as an dilemma for a man whose understanding of the human mind can do nothing about the disease that is slowly taking away control of his own body. They will also know that he is now separated from his wife, although they are still in close touch if for no other reason than the support and care of their daughters. Their oldest daughter Charlie makes a classic teenager's appearance in this book, and it's a nice touch that when Charlie in trouble O'Loughlin's call for help goes straight to Vincent Ruiz. Ruiz is there in SAY YOU'RE SORRY, working with O'Loughlin as is the way with these books now, yet this story is more about getting into the head of a killer, of understanding the sort of madman who would kidnap two young girls, and seemingly keep them alive for 3 more years.

There are quite a few red herrings as is traditional, and there is a decent surrounding story of the two kidnapped girls, their families, events that led up to their disappearance, and the lives of at least two of the early suspects in the case. All this extraneous information builds and fleshes out the book and creates a world in which the victim, for whom there is still some hope, Piper, isn't forgotten and the reason for the chase not lost in the detail. To be honest the guilty party came as quite a surprise. What doesn't surprise at all is how good these books are, and SAY YOU'RE SORRY is no exception.

http://www.austcrimefiction.org/review/say-youre-sorry-michael-robotham

On a bit of a Robotham binge at the moment - this is one of his better ones. I liked having Pipers perspective on the story. A couple of red herrings, and a clever ending, a easy to read crime story. Joe is a nice character. On to the next one......