There’s only one rule when a killer is on the loose.

In the grip of a scorching summer, the body of local surfer Ray Carlson is found in a blood-soaked home near Portsea back beach—a silver-handled kitchen knife buried deep in his chest.

Detective Sergeant Zoe Mayer, just back from extended leave and haunted by past trauma, is handed the case. With her new service dog Harry by her side, Zoe follows the trail to an obvious suspect—and makes an arrest. But something feels off. The case is too tidy, too convenient. Her colleagues dismiss her doubts, but Zoe trusts her instincts—and Harry’s.

Then the threats start. Someone wants Zoe silenced.

Set against the stark beauty of Melbourne’s coastal suburbs and hilltop hideaways, The Long Game is a razor-sharp mystery about corruption, resilience, and a detective who refuses to back down—no matter how high the stakes.

‘Beautifully written, this clever crime thriller kept me hooked till the end.’

- Sara Foster, bestselling author of You Don’t Know Me.

‘The Long Game is a nail-biting ride. Detective Sergeant Zoe Mayer and her service dog, Harry, kept me enthralled to the end.’

- Greg Woodland, author of The Night Whistler.

‘A sharply written, vividly set page-turner, inhabited by memorable characters, including Harry the loyal service dog.’

-Tania Chandler, author of ALL THAT I REMEMBER ABOUT DEAN COLA.

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