White Ash Ridge

A rising star of Australian crime fiction – SUNDAY TIMES

‘S. R. White is the real deal.’ – Chris Hammer, author of Scrublands

During a broiling heatwave, the inner circle of a high-profile charity attends a critical meeting at White Ash Ridge, a small hotel nestled in the Australian wilderness.

As the temperature rises, a body is found lying in the thick bush, bludgeoned to death.

One of the four remaining guests is a murderer - but who, and why, is a mystery.

Detective Dana Russo knows the national spotlight will be sharply focused on the case. The charity was formed when the founders' teenage son was killed after intervening in a vicious assault - sparking public outrage and a damning verdict on the police investigation.

But under huge pressure and with few clues - plus suspects who instinctively distrust the police - how can Dana unravel the truth?

Praise for S. R. White:

'A taut, beautifully observed slow-burner with an explosive finish' – Peter May

'Original, compelling and highly recommended' – Chris Hammer

'Gripping' – THE GUARDIAN

'A fascinating case' – SUNDAY TIMES

'It draws you in - and rewards with a truly powerful ending' – HEAT

'This slow-burn novel catches light' – THE SUN

'The story takes place over less than 48 hours but the pace is slow-burn, relying on considerable psychological depth...the denouement hits like a knockout punch' – WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN

'A dark and compulsive read' – WOMAN & HOME