--- product_id: 38140555 title: "The Dry: A Novel" price: "210 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/38140555-the-dry-a-novel store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # The Dry: A Novel **Price:** 210 zł **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Dry: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** 210 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/38140555-the-dry-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description "I love Jane Harper's Australia-based mysteries." ―Stephen King NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM IFC FILMS STARRING ERIC BANA INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “A breathless page-turner, driven by the many revelations Ms. Harper dreams up…You’ll love [her] sleight of hand…A secret on every page.” ―The New York Times “One of the most stunning debuts I've ever read… Every word is near perfect. ” ―David Baldacci A small town hides big secrets in The Dry , an atmospheric, page-turning debut mystery by award-winning author Jane Harper. After getting a note demanding his presence, Federal Agent Aaron Falk arrives in his hometown for the first time in decades to attend the funeral of his best friend, Luke. Twenty years ago when Falk was accused of murder, Luke was his alibi. Falk and his father fled under a cloud of suspicion, saved from prosecution only because of Luke’s steadfast claim that the boys had been together at the time of the crime. But now more than one person knows they didn’t tell the truth back then, and Luke is dead. Amid the worst drought in a century, Falk and the local detective question what really happened to Luke. As Falk reluctantly investigates to see if there’s more to Luke’s death than there seems to be, long-buried mysteries resurface, as do the lies that have haunted them. And Falk will find that small towns have always hidden big secrets. Review: Such an intriguing story! - A person who was helping me with my resume noticed that I write genre fiction reviews and recommended Jane Harper’s The Dry: A Novel to me. I’m so glad he did! Aaron Falk is a Federal police officer in Australia, but not your typical fictional homicide cop–he’s the guy who follows the money trail. He has returned home to his childhood small town for the funeral of his old fried Luke, and Luke’s wife and toddler. Supposedly Luke killed his family (except for his baby girl) and then killed himself. Everyone blames the drought, which is ruining all of the farms, for driving him to despair. It doesn’t help that when Luke and Aaron were teenagers, their friend Ellie drowned, a lot of people thought it was Aaron’s doing, and Luke gave Aaron his alibi at the time. Luke’s father Gerry knows Luke lied about the alibi, and he uses this knowledge to force Aaron to come to town for the funeral. Gerry thinks there’s no way Luke could have killed his family, and wants Aaron to go through all of Luke’s financial records to look for evidence that someone else may have killed them due to debts owed. Unfortunately, Ellie’s father and cousin want to stir up the entire town against Aaron for (they believe) killing Ellie, and in this heat, tempers can flare very quickly. One of my favorite details about this is the relationship that develops between Aaron and Sergeant Raco, the local law enforcement. Raco has already noticed a couple of details that don’t really add up, so he’s open to having Aaron look at alternative explanations. We don’t get the stereotypical friction with disbelieving local police, and that’s nice for a change. There are plenty of possible suspects, and the most obvious are Grant Dow, Ellie’s cousin, and Jamie Sullivan, a guy who worked with Luke that afternoon and who seems to be lying about several details of that day. The town’s feelings about Aaron make for plenty of ongoing tension, especially when someone starts plastering posters with his picture on them around town. Aaron and his father were run out of town shortly after Ellie died, so there’s a lot of unresolved anger there. The town is very small and insular, so no one has forgotten what happened all those years ago. The only people who seem open to dealing with Aaron are those who didn’t live in town at the time all that happened, like the principal of the school Luke’s toddler went to, Sgt. Raco, and the barman who’s renting Aaron a room. There isn’t a lot of action to this story and yet it remains fascinating and engaging. I think I’ll read another Jane Harper book next! Content note for animal harm, domestic violence, murder, and a bit of racial bigotry and misogyny. Review: Complex and engrossing - A story rarely holds me so well that I actually finish it! This is a complicated story--the back and forth between the current investigation part and the storyline from the past was just right and easy for me to understand, thanks to the italics. It was a comfortable read, not gory. I usually avoid mysteries involving children, but I was able to cope with the heartbreak of this one--there was so much more to the story. The writing was simple and to the point (not simplistic, however, and it impressed me to know this was a first novel). I enjoyed the casual pace because that made the story seem very real, but the great little hooks and cliffhangers were just enough to tease me along, wanting to know more. I actually laid awake last night thinking over which character "did it" and I'm very pleased to report that I guessed one part but not the other! I enjoyed reading a story that took place in Australia , a place I know so little about--small details made it seem very real and yet it wasn't so different from any midwestern American small town. The dialogue was nice, normal, and not snarky (some modern novels have everyone arguing or one-upping each other in place of actual conflict). The story was fraught with guilt and long-standing hurt. I liked the lead character Falk even when I suspected him along with all the others. The climax was exceptionally tense...and satisfying. i hope i get to see the movie! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #667,423 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #261 in Small Town & Rural Fiction (Books) #432 in Police Procedurals (Books) #651 in Murder Thrillers | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 76,170 Reviews | ## Images ![The Dry: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1h14NkJGEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such an intriguing story! *by H***) on June 14, 2021* A person who was helping me with my resume noticed that I write genre fiction reviews and recommended Jane Harper’s The Dry: A Novel to me. I’m so glad he did! Aaron Falk is a Federal police officer in Australia, but not your typical fictional homicide cop–he’s the guy who follows the money trail. He has returned home to his childhood small town for the funeral of his old fried Luke, and Luke’s wife and toddler. Supposedly Luke killed his family (except for his baby girl) and then killed himself. Everyone blames the drought, which is ruining all of the farms, for driving him to despair. It doesn’t help that when Luke and Aaron were teenagers, their friend Ellie drowned, a lot of people thought it was Aaron’s doing, and Luke gave Aaron his alibi at the time. Luke’s father Gerry knows Luke lied about the alibi, and he uses this knowledge to force Aaron to come to town for the funeral. Gerry thinks there’s no way Luke could have killed his family, and wants Aaron to go through all of Luke’s financial records to look for evidence that someone else may have killed them due to debts owed. Unfortunately, Ellie’s father and cousin want to stir up the entire town against Aaron for (they believe) killing Ellie, and in this heat, tempers can flare very quickly. One of my favorite details about this is the relationship that develops between Aaron and Sergeant Raco, the local law enforcement. Raco has already noticed a couple of details that don’t really add up, so he’s open to having Aaron look at alternative explanations. We don’t get the stereotypical friction with disbelieving local police, and that’s nice for a change. There are plenty of possible suspects, and the most obvious are Grant Dow, Ellie’s cousin, and Jamie Sullivan, a guy who worked with Luke that afternoon and who seems to be lying about several details of that day. The town’s feelings about Aaron make for plenty of ongoing tension, especially when someone starts plastering posters with his picture on them around town. Aaron and his father were run out of town shortly after Ellie died, so there’s a lot of unresolved anger there. The town is very small and insular, so no one has forgotten what happened all those years ago. The only people who seem open to dealing with Aaron are those who didn’t live in town at the time all that happened, like the principal of the school Luke’s toddler went to, Sgt. Raco, and the barman who’s renting Aaron a room. There isn’t a lot of action to this story and yet it remains fascinating and engaging. I think I’ll read another Jane Harper book next! Content note for animal harm, domestic violence, murder, and a bit of racial bigotry and misogyny. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Complex and engrossing *by S***S on September 16, 2019* A story rarely holds me so well that I actually finish it! This is a complicated story--the back and forth between the current investigation part and the storyline from the past was just right and easy for me to understand, thanks to the italics. It was a comfortable read, not gory. I usually avoid mysteries involving children, but I was able to cope with the heartbreak of this one--there was so much more to the story. The writing was simple and to the point (not simplistic, however, and it impressed me to know this was a first novel). I enjoyed the casual pace because that made the story seem very real, but the great little hooks and cliffhangers were just enough to tease me along, wanting to know more. I actually laid awake last night thinking over which character "did it" and I'm very pleased to report that I guessed one part but not the other! I enjoyed reading a story that took place in Australia , a place I know so little about--small details made it seem very real and yet it wasn't so different from any midwestern American small town. The dialogue was nice, normal, and not snarky (some modern novels have everyone arguing or one-upping each other in place of actual conflict). The story was fraught with guilt and long-standing hurt. I liked the lead character Falk even when I suspected him along with all the others. The climax was exceptionally tense...and satisfying. i hope i get to see the movie! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So good that I have purchased the author's next book! *by H***I on January 11, 2018* Enjoyed this book very much even though thrillers are not my preferred genre. This story gripped me from the start and I couldn't put it down until finished. The author provided a believable set of characters and a wonderful sense of place. It feels as if I have really visited this location and community. The writing flowed so well that I hardly realised that I was reading; it rolled out of the pages like a movie. The themes of violence are gruesome except they are not written in a way to evoke horror which makes them bearable, not ghastly. All of the clues get tied up and there's a great twist at the end. A very complex set of situations with a satisfying outcome makes this book outstanding. I have purchased her next book! ## Frequently Bought Together - The Dry: A Novel - Force of Nature: A Novel - Exiles: A Novel --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/38140555-the-dry-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/38140555-the-dry-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*