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Hermit
the international bestseller from the author of RED DIRT ROAD
Series: Detective Dana Russo
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Riveting, atmospheric and unforgettably original, HERMIT is perfect for fans of acclaimed crime authors like Jane Harper, Chris Hammer, Tana French and Susie Steiner.
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HE DISAPPEARED FOR 15 YEARS... UNTIL THE DAY OF THE MURDER.
THE INTERNATIONAL TOP TEN BESTSELLER
'Taut, beautifully observed...with an explosive finish.' - PETER MAY
'Original, compelling and highly recommended. S. R. White is the real deal.' - CHRIS HAMMER
'A fascinating case' - SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB PICK
'This slow-burn novel catches light' - THE SUN
'A dark and compulsive read' - WOMAN & HOME
THE INTERNATIONAL TOP TEN BESTSELLER
'Taut, beautifully observed...with an explosive finish.' - PETER MAY
'Original, compelling and highly recommended. S. R. White is the real deal.' - CHRIS HAMMER
'A fascinating case' - SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB PICK
After a puzzling death in the wild bushlands of Australia, detective Dana Russo has just 12 hours to interrogate the prime suspect - a silent, inscrutable man found at the scene of the crime, who disappeared without trace 15 years earlier.
But where has he been? Why won't he talk? And exactly how dangerous is he? Without conclusive evidence to prove his guilt, Dana faces a desperate race against time to persuade him to speak. But as each interview spirals with fevered intensity, Dana must reckon with her own traumatic past to reveal the shocking truth.
Compulsive, atmospheric and stunningly accomplished, Hermit introduces a thrilling new voice in Australian crime fiction, perfect for fans of Jane Harper's The Dry and Chris Hammer's Scrublands.
'It draws you in - and rewards with a truly powerful ending.' - HEAT (Read of the week)'This slow-burn novel catches light' - THE SUN
'A dark and compulsive read' - WOMAN & HOME
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HE DISAPPEARED FOR 15 YEARS... UNTIL THE DAY OF THE MURDER. THE INTERNATIONAL TOP TEN BESTSELLER 'Taut, beautifully observed...with an explosive finish.' - PETER MAY 'Original, compelling and highly recommended. S. R. White is the real deal.' - CHRIS HAMMER 'A fascinating case' - SUNDAY TIMES CRIME CLUB PICK After a puzzling death in the wild bushlands of Australia, detective...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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A REMOTE HOTEL. FIVE GUESTS. ONE MURDER. 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 attend a critical meeting at White Ash Ridge, a small hotel nestled in the Australian wilderness. As the temperature...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Hermit by S. R. White is praised for its slow-burning tension and compelling narrative, leading to a powerful and rewarding conclusion. The book is noted for its originality and gripping storyline, catching the interest of readers with its dark and compulsive nature.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781472268433
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 April 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 269g
Pages: 384
About the Author
S. R. White's debut novel, HERMIT, was a top ten bestseller in Australia and nominated for the Crime Writers' Association award for the best crime novel by a first-time author.
He now lives in Queensland, having worked for a UK police force for twelve years before taking an MA in Creative Writing at Nottingham Trent University.Also by S. R. White
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