Hermit: the international bestseller from the author of RED DIRT ROAD (Detective Dana Russo)

Name: Hermit: the international bestseller from the author of RED DIRT ROAD (Detective Dana Russo)
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Rating: 4.1 (1934 reviews)
Author: S. R. White

by S. R. White

Mystery Thriller Literary Fiction

4.1 (1,934)

4.1 stars from 1,934 reviews. Top 81% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

384 pages~6.4 hr readPublished by Headline Publishing GroupPublished 2020-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You love police procedurals where the interrogation room is the real battleground, not the crime scene itself.
You're drawn to Australian crime fiction with genuinely atmospheric settings and complex protagonists like Jane Harper's work.
You enjoy slow-burn mysteries that withhold information strategically and reward your patience with unexpected revelations.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced thrillers with clear action sequences over tense dialogue and psychological cat-and-mouse games.
You need answers immediately. This novel deliberately obscures the suspect's background and motivations until the final act.
You struggle with unreliable or cryptic protagonists. Dana's own trauma shapes how she interprets every interaction.

About this book

After a death in Australia's remote bushlands, detective Dana Russo has 12 hours to interrogate the prime suspect—a silent man discovered at the crime scene who vanished 15 years earlier. She must determine where he has been, why he refuses to speak, and how dangerous he truly is. Without conclusive evidence of guilt, Dana races against time to get him to talk. As their interviews intensify, she confronts her own traumatic past to uncover the truth. The investigation becomes a psychological battle as Dana searches for answers in a case with no clear answers.

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$0.99 – $8.99

Currently on sale at $0.99 — 89% off peak. Price has dropped 6 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 418 days. Typically stays discounted for 232 days.

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Currently around #177K in the Kindle store — a niche title. Sales have softened 145% recently.

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Currently 4.1★ from 1,934 reviews

Gaining approximately 41 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.1 over the tracking period.

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