The Dry

Written by Jane Harper

Narrated by Steve Shanahan

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING ERIC BANA AS AARON FALK.

It hasn't rained in Kiewarra for two years. Tensions in the farming community become unbearable when three members of the Hadler family are discovered shot to death on their property. Everyone assumes Luke Hadler committed suicide after slaughtering his wife and six-year-old son. Federal Police investigator Aaron Falk returns to his hometown for the funerals and is unwillingly drawn into the investigation. As suspicion spreads through the town, Falk is forced to confront the community that rejected him twenty years earlier. Because Falk and his childhood friend Luke Hadler shared a secret, one which Luke's death threatens to unearth ...

"Devastating debut...a suspenseful tale of sound and fury as riveting as it is horrific.” PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

• Language: English
• Publisher: Wavesound from W. F. Howes Ltd
• Release date: Jul 7, 2016
• ISBN: 9781510036147

Jane Harper

Jane Harper is the author of four internationally bestselling Australian mysteries, including The Dry. Her books are published in 40 territories and have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. Jane has won numerous top awards including the CWA Gold Dagger, the British Book Awards Crime and Thriller Book of the Year and the Australian Book Industry Awards Book of the Year. The 2021 movie adaptation of The Dry, starring Eric Bana, is one of the highest grossing Australian films of all time. Jane worked as a print journalist for 13 years in both Australia and the UK, and now lives in Melbourne with her husband, daughter and son.

Reviews for The Dry

[Scott Burne · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Gritty, original, well-written drama. Very enjoyable. Highly recommend Australian suspense story.

[Kym Endersby · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book did not disappoint! Just when you think you know who did it, you are thrown a twist!!

[David Finlayson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A great listen with complex plot characters and setting. Outstanding

[Nancy Joyce · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the best books I have ever read - even better than the film that was recently released!

[Carole Gregson · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great Reader! It’s a story that engages you immediately. I very much enjoyed it, the simplicity of the language - yet totally captivating. The plausibility of the characters and the intrigue, without the need for any gratuitous sex or foul language. Really refreshing!
The Australian flavour is so clearly felt through the engaging voice of the Reader who is at one with the author’s intention.

[Brenda Lipsys · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A great read/listen to. Lots of interesting developments as the story progresses. And an interesting use of flashbacks throughout.

[Renata Bicanic · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great story line, set in a small town in outback Australia! Loved the narration!

[miche · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fast moving storyline that kept me hooked to the end. Strong characters beautifully portrayed with the landscape being a key one!

[Elyse Offer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am not really a book lover but I can't get enough of this book. Jane Harper is a great author

[Claire Wood · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Such a good book! Highly recommend for the writing style and plot