A review by mandylovestoread
The Long Game by Simon Rowell

4.0

I love a good detective story and The Long Game, set in Melbourne had me hooked. This was the first book by Simon Rowell I have read and I hoping for more from our main character Zoe in the future.

My favourite thing about this story was definitely Harry, the therapy dog. He is a golden retriever and he was adorable. He is helping DS Zoe Mayer with her past trauma, that we learn of throughout the story. She has just returned to work and immediately lands a murder case with her partner Charlie. They make a quick arrest but something doesn't sit right with Zoe and she keeps looking into the case. She knows there is more to it than they have discovered but she doesn't make any friends with her relentless pursuit for the truth.

There is so many great Australian crime writers out there and I love it. Will certainly be looking out for more from this author.

Thanks to Text Publishing for my copy of this book to read. The Long Game is Out now.