
White Ash Ridge
by S. R. White
Title:
White Ash Ridge
Author:
S. R. White
Series (if any):
Detective Dana Russo
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
352 pages
Publisher:
Hachette UK Distribution
ISBN-13:
9781472291226
EAN:
9781472291226
Classifications:
Crime and Mystery
Weight (g):
368
Dimensions (mm):
197 x 130 x 25
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
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 SCRUBLANDSDuring 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 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

















