Book Review : One Night by Rozzi Bazzani

When Detective Sergeant Bec Harpin receives an urgent call from her friend, high-profile barrister Carolyn Moorhouse, she has no idea she’s about to step into the most complex case of her career—one that could jeopardise everything she’s worked for. On the same night, a body is found bound and gagged in suburban Melbourne, drawing Bec and her team into two investigations that may not be as separate as they seem.

As layers of truth and deception unravel, another key player emerges—Nikki Cardone, a neighbour and actor with secrets of her own. With justice, loyalty, and personal truth all hanging in the balance, One Night explores just how far someone will go to protect a friend… or to conceal the truth.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from One Night as it falls outside my usual reading genre, but I was hooked from the very first page. Rozzi Bazzani writes with an engaging, confident style that immediately pulls you in. Just when you think you’ve figured it all out, another twist turns everything on its head. The plot is richly layered but incredibly easy to follow—complex without being confusing, suspenseful without being overwhelming.

Bec and Nikki are both compelling, flawed, and driven in their own ways, and I found myself racing through the pages to find out how their paths would intersect—and whether both women would survive the truth.

A brilliant, suspenseful read that kept me guessing the whole way through. Highly recommended for fans of crime fiction, strong female leads, and intelligent storytelling.

A heartfelt thank you to Rozzi Bazzani for the gifted digital and hardcopy versions in exchange for an honest review.