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Red Dirt Road
'A rising star of Australian crime fiction ' SUNDAY TIMES
Series: Detective Dana Russo
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'A rising star of Australian crime fiction' SUNDAY TIMES
'S. R. White is the real deal.' Chris Hammer, author of Scrublands
One outback town. Two puzzling murders. Fifty suspects.
In Unamurra, a drought-scarred, one-pub town deep in the outback, two men are savagely murdered a month apart - their bodies elaborately arranged like angels.
With no witnesses, no obvious motives and no apparent connections between the killings, how can lone police officer Detective Dana Russo - flown in from hundreds of kilometres away - possibly solve such a baffling, brutal case?
Met with silence and suspicion from locals who live by their own set of rules, Dana must take over a stalled investigation with only a week to make progress.
But with a murderer hiding in plain sight, and the parched days rapidly passing, Dana is determined to uncover the shocking secrets of this forgotten town - a place where anyone could be a killer.
A gripping and vividly atmospheric story from the international bestseller, this is a searing story perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Chris Hammer and Garry Disher.
Praise for S. R. White:
'A taut, beautifully observed slow-burner with an explosive finish' Peter May
'Original, compelling and highly recommended' Chris Hammer
'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
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Hermit
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 -
Red Dirt Road
'A rising star of Australian crime fiction' SUNDAY TIMES 'S. R. White is the real deal.' Chris Hammer, author of Scrublands One outback town. Two puzzling murders. Fifty suspects. In Unamurra, a drought-scarred, one-pub town deep in the outback, two men are savagely murdered a month apart - their bodies elaborately arranged like angels. With no witnesses, no obvious motives...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
White Ash Ridge
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 -
Prisoner
24 HOURS AFTER LEAVING HIS CELL HE WAS DEAD. CAN SHE FIND OUT WHY? 'A rising star of Australian crime fiction... White's account of the murder investigation is gripping.' SUNDAY TIMES 'S. R. White is the real deal.' — CHRIS HAMMER, author of SCRUBLANDS. From THE AUSTRALIAN TOP TEN BESTSELLER When a man is found savagely 'crucified' amidst a murky...PaperbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
The book by S. R. White is well-regarded in the crime and thriller genre. Reviews highlight the author's talent for creating slow-burning narratives with powerful, explosive endings. S. R. White is praised for beautifully observed storytelling and considered a rising star of Australian crime fiction, with the narrative consistently drawing readers in and delivering strong conclusions.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781472291172
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 August 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Headline Book Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 231g
Pages: 320
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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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 rising star of Australian crime fiction SUNDAY TIMES S. R. White is the real deal. CHRIS HAMMER, author of SCRUBLANDS One outback town. Two puzzling murders. Fifty suspects. In Unamurra, a drought-scarred, one-pub town deep in the outback, two men are savagely murdered a month apart - their bodies elaborately arranged like angels. With no witnesses, no obvious motives...Paperback$3799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
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