ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I would like to thank Michael Heyward and all of the talented team at Text Publishing for their passion and support in bringing The Long Game to readers. It is an absolute pleasure to work with them all.

Much gratitude also to Rebecca Ettridge, Sophia Grewal and Gwyn Beaumont, who read various drafts along the way and gave valuable feedback.

In addition, the team at the Victoria Police Film and Television Office were very helpful in providing guidance to some of the technical aspects of policing.

Finally, special thanks to my wife, Karen, who read countless drafts of this book and provided thoughtful and patient advice throughout the process. Without her, The Long Game would not exist.