A REMOTE HOTEL FIVE GUESTS ONE MURDERA 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 deathOne of the four remaining guests is a murderer but who and why is a mysteryDetective Dana Russo knows the national spotlight will be sharply focused on the caseThe 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 investigationBut under huge pressure and with few clues plus suspects who instinctively distrust the police how can Dana unravel the truthPraise 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 depththe denouement hits like a knockout punch WEEKEND AUSTRALIANA dark and compulsive read WOMAN amp HOME
