Wild Card

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An utterly compelling police procedural set on the Murray River, by a rising star of Australian crime fiction One foggy morning on the banks of the Murray River, a body is found in a burnt-out area of grassland. The heavily tattooed victim, who has suffered two bullet wounds to the head, is identified as Freddie Jones, a bikie from Moama. Detective Sergeant Zoe Mayer is on the case, alongside her trusty service dog, Harry. Although Zoe is determined to track down the murderer, she finds herself stonewalled at every turn-by Freddie's family, his associates and even the local police. But then a second body is discovered, and soon all bets are off... Wild Card is a gripping mystery about gang warfare and small-town corruption, featuring a crime-fighting duo like no other.

Reviews

Beautifully written, this clever crime thriller kept me hooked till the end. * Sara Foster on The Long Game *
'An absolute cracker.' * Urban List on The Long Game *
Gripping and pacy ... [A] great read from a local author. * Readings on The Long Game *
A suspenseful and gripping readFans of rural noir by Jane Harper and Garry Disher will have another author to enjoy. * ReadPlus *
Wild Card is an engrossing read with one helluva plot twist that I did not see comingIm still thinking about it days later. Its an indication that Rowell is willing to do whatever it takes to produce something special. Where will Rowell take Zoe (and Harry) next I cant wait to find out. * Better Reading *
Very well written with great characters and a nice sense of place. * Canberra Weekly *
Wild Card is an unputdownable, engrossing mysterywith a plot twist you wont see coming. * Australian *
[Wild Card] demanded, and was read, in a day. Now Im going to be twiddling my thumbs, waiting, with not a hint of pretend patience, for the next book in the series. * AustCrime *
I read this book over a day. It is full of suspense and keeps you guessing right to the end. * Shepparton News *
Intricate plot[Wild Card is] a thoroughly readable book for lovers of the police procedural. * Herald Sun *
Superbly written and vividly set, this sharply written, clever novel will keep you hooked until the end. * R. M. Williams Outback Magazine *
If you are not prepared to call in sick at work, then do not start this novel anytime during a working week. There is no way Im getting out of my nightie until this is done. * Hannie Rayson *
A good thriller is as good as and as rare as good fish-n-chips. Author Simon Rowell serves up a tasty dish. * Monaro Post *
A darn good writer...You might want to go and get this book. * PULSE 94.7: The Blurb *
An entertaining and insightful readUnexpected turns to the plot, as well as a few shocks, as the story moves its way to a tense and surprising ending. * Murder Mayhem and Long Dogs *

Author Bio

Simon Rowell has worked on outback oil rigs, managed nightclubs, been a tour guide and run marketing campaigns. He is the author of The Long Game and The Echo of Others, which was longlisted for the Ned Kelly Awards for Best First Crime in 2018. He lives with his wife, Karen, in rural Victoria on a farm full of rescued animals.