Crime fiction set in Dunedin

Submitted: 10th August 2024

Prey by Vanda Symon

Well, Sam might be back from maternity leave in this book, but she ain’t stopping! There is a case in Dunedin to be solved and she is right at the heart of it.

Come back to Dunedin for the next episode in the crime drama you HAVE to read….

Map of locations in Prey

Crime fiction set in Dunedin

BOARDING PASS INFORMATION

Destination : Dunedin

Author guide: Vanda Symon

Genre: crime fiction

Food and drink to accompany: not much you’re on duty

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Sam, the main character of this series, is fast becoming a favourite fictional friend of mine. She is one funny lady. As witty and as sarcastic as a Brit! What she is really good at is her job and the way she goes about it. It was also lovely to find out more about her home life and ‘see’ her partner and small baby. You have to wonder what your favourite policeofficer gets up to at home – and I loved finding out more in this book.

Back to this case then. The case is a strange one and quite emotional. Sam gets to investigate a case that has been reopened. And it’s been opened by DI John, her kind of nemesis, so THAT is interesting as you will find out…

The case starts off and you would think, well, at least there will be easy wins and good witnesses who remember things. Nope. People keeping secrets and best to keep some secrets for good? Yes, in this case. As for the red herrings and misdirection…bring it on!

There’s two moments that have really lingered…the ending….not sure where that leaves us but I am keen to find out. And that twist or should I say twists….

Oh this is a good series and then some!