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The Dry is Jane Harper's 2016 debut crime novel, set in the drought-stricken fictional Victorian town of Kiewarra in rural Australia. Federal agent Aaron Falk returns for the funeral of his childhood friend Luke Hadler, whose family has died in an apparent murder-suicide, and becomes involved in the investigation while confronting an older unresolved death. The novel is noted for its strong sense of place and won several crime-fiction awards, including the CWA Gold Dagger.
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What happens in Jane Harper's The Dry?
Federal investigator Aaron Falk returns to drought-stricken Kiewarra for the funeral of his childhood friend Luke Hadler. Luke is accused of killing his wife and young son before taking his own life, but Falk begins questioning the official story.
Who is Aaron Falk in The Dry?
Aaron Falk is a federal police investigator who left Kiewarra years earlier after suspicion surrounding the death of his friend Ellie Deacon. His return forces him to investigate both Luke Hadler's family tragedy and the older case.
Which books follow The Dry in Jane Harper's Aaron Falk series?
The Dry is followed by Force of Nature, published in 2017, and Exiles, published in 2022. The later books continue Falk's investigations in different Australian settings.
Was The Dry adapted into a film?
Yes, The Dry became a 2020 Australian film directed by Robert Connolly. Eric Bana plays Aaron Falk, with the story retaining the drought, Luke Hadler case, and Kiewarra setting.
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