About the Author

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.

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 read…Fans 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 coming—I’m still thinking about it days later. It’s an indication that Rowell is willing to do whatever it takes to produce something special. Where will Rowell take Zoe (and Harry) next? I can’t 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 mystery…with a plot twist you won’t see coming.’
*Australian*

‘[Wild Card] demanded, and was read, in a day. Now I’m 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 I’m 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 read…Unexpected 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*