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 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

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.

Reviews

A taut, beautifully observed slow-burner 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 *
It draws you in - and rewards with a truly powerful ending * HEAT *
This slow-burn novel catches light * THE SUN *
A dark and compulsive read * WOMAN & HOME *



Book Information
ISBN 9781472268433
Author S. R. White
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Headline Book Publishing
Publisher Headline Publishing Group
Weight(grams) 260g
Dimensions(mm) 196mm * 128mm * 26mm