A REMOTE HOTEL. FIVE GUESTS. ONE MURDER.A rising star of Australian crime fiction SUNDAY TIMESS. R. White is the real deal. CHRIS HAMMER, author of SCRUBLANDSDuring a broiling heatwave, the inner circle of a highprofile charity attend 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. WhiteA taut, beautifully observed slowburner with an explosive finish Peter MayOriginal, compelling and highly recommended Chris HammerGripping THE GUARDIANA fascinating case SUNDAY TIMES It draws you in and rewards with a truly powerful ending HEATThis slowburn novel catches light THE SUNThe story takes place over less than 48 hours but the pace is slowburn, relying on considerable psychological depth...the denouement hits like a knockout punch WEEKEND AUSTRALIANA dark and compulsive read WOMAN & HOME

Binding: Paperback;354 pages; Publisher: Hachette UK Distribution; Classification: FF; Weight: 368 g; Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 25

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