The Long Game
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The Long Game
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The Long Game
A tightly wound debut crime novel set in Melbourne and surrounds, for fans of Sarah Bailey, Garry Disher and J. M. Green
A summer of relentless heat. A local surfer named Ray Carlson is found dead in a house not far from Portsea back beach. There’s a kitchen knife deep in his chest, and blood everywhere.
Detective Sergeant Zoe Mayer is scarcely back from extended leave, and still wrestling with her demons, but she is assigned the case—alongside her new service dog, Harry, whose instincts help her in unexpected ways.
There’s an obvious suspect for the murder, and Zoe makes an arrest. But it’s all too neat, and none of Zoe’s colleagues believes her theory that the whole thing is a stitch-up.
Except now someone is trying to hunt Zoe down.
Superbly plotted, and vividly set in the beachside suburbs and hilly retreats around Melbourne, The Long Game is a mystery about a tough and clever investigator who won’t give up.
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The Long Game by Simon Rowell is praised for its beautiful writing, gripping narrative, and clever crime thriller elements. Readers appreciate the memorable characters and vivid settings, particularly enjoying Detective Sergeant Zoe Mayer and her service dog, Harry. The book is described as a nail-biting and entertaining read, with a strong sense of credibility and potential for a long series.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781922330710
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 August 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 320
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About the Author
In his early days, Simon Rowell worked on outback oil rigs, managing nightclubs, and as a tour guide in Central Australia. Eventually, he transitioned into a twenty-year career in corporate branding. Rowell is known as the author of several novels, including The Long Game, Wild Card, and The Good Dog (all part of the Zoe Mayer series), along with The Echo of Others, which earned a spot on the longlist for the Ned Kelly Awards for Best First Crime in 2018. He and his wife, Karen, reside on a farm full of rescued animals on South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula.
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