The Dry (Aaron Falk, #1)
by Jane Harper
The Dry by Jane Harper holds a highly rated rating of 4.07 out of 5, based on 19.8K reader ratings. First published in 2017. The book spans 352 pages.
About The Dry
A small town hides big secrets in this atmospheric, page-turning debut mystery by award-winning author Jane Harper.In the grip of the worst drought in a century, the farming community of Kiewarra is facing life and death choices daily when three members of a local family are found brutally slain.Federal Police investigator Aaron Falk reluctantly returns to his hometown for the funeral of his childhood friend, loath to face the townsfolk who turned their backs on him twenty years earlier. But as questions mount, Falk is forced to probe deeper into the deaths of the Hadler family. Because Falk and Luke Hadler shared a secret. A secret Falk thought was long buried. A secret Luke's death now threatens to bring to the surface in this small Australian town, as old wounds bleed into new ones.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jane Harper |
| Published | 2017 |
| Pages | 352 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.07 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 19,843 |
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What genre is The Dry?
The Dry is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Dry worth reading?
Based on 19.8K reader ratings, The Dry has an average score of 4.07 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Dry?
The Dry has 352 pages.
Who wrote The Dry?
The Dry was written by Jane Harper. It was first published in 2017.
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