{"product_id":"9781472291226","title":"White Ash Ridge : 'A rising star of Australian crime fiction' SUNDAY TIMES by S.R. White","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 \u0026amp; HOME\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44581673402546,"sku":"9781472291226","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781472291226.jpg?v=1737626916","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781472291226","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}