THE LONG GAMEBook 2 of The Barney Thriller Series
The shooting has stopped.
The chaos is gone.
Dale Hale has rebuilt — cleaner, quieter, and far more dangerous.
No headlines.
No visible enemies.
Just influence moving beneath the surface.
Money changes hands without resistance.
Decisions are made without opposition.
And the town calls it stability.
Barney Barclay knows better.
When a quiet investigation begins following the money, Barney sees what others don’ Dale isn’t protecting against power anymore.
He’s becoming it.
What once looked like defense is now structure.
What once looked like loyalty is now leverage.
As outside pressure builds and trust begins to fracture from within, Barney is forced into a position he’s avoided
Stand alone against something designed to be untouchable.
Or compromise the very thing that makes him different.
He chooses to stand.
But in a world built on influence, insulation, and quiet control, integrity may be the most dangerous move of all.
Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, criminal masterminds, and strategic cat-and-mouse suspense.