Exiles: The heart-pounding new Aaron Falk thriller from the No. 1 bestselling author of The Dry and Force of Nature

In Exiles, Investigator Aaron Falk is drawn into a complex web of secrets in South Australia's wine country, where a mother disappears from a busy festival and her baby lies alone in the pram. Long-held secrets and resentments begin to come to the fore, and Falk will have to tread carefully to expose the dark fractures at its heart.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

In the captivating mystery novel "Exiles" by Jane Harper, the internationally acclaimed Number One author of "The Dry," Investigator Aaron Falk finds himself entangled in a intricate web of closely guarded secrets in the picturesque wine country of South Australia. The story unfolds as a mother vanishes from a bustling festival on a warm spring night, leaving her baby alone in the pram, waiting for a return that never comes. A year later, the absence of Kim Gillespie continues to cast a long shadow, as her friends and loved ones gather to celebrate the arrival of a new family member. Joining the festivities on a rare break from work is federal investigator Aaron Falk, who begins to suspect that all is not as it seems. As he delves deeper into Kim's case, long-held secrets and resentments emerge, revealing the dark fractures that lie at the heart of her community. Falk knows that he must tread carefully to expose the truth, but sometimes, an outsider's perspective is the only way to unravel the mysteries that surround them.

"Exiles" has achieved remarkable success, earning a place on the New York Times and Sunday Times Top 10 bestseller lists. It serves as the final installment in the Aaron Falk mystery series, following the highly acclaimed "The Dry." The novel has also been adapted into a film, starring Eric Bana, which was released in February 2024. Harper's exceptional storytelling and atmospheric writing have garnered her widespread praise from renowned authors such as David Baldacci, Ann Cleeves, Marian Keyes, Jane Casey, C.L. Taylor, Val McDermid, Susie Steiner, Liane Moriarty, and Chris Whitaker.

In conclusion, "Exiles" is a must-read for fans of mystery and suspense novels. With its intricate plot, well-developed characters, and atmospheric setting, Harper has once again delivered a captivating and compelling story that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Prepare to be transported to the heart of South Australia's wine country and immersed in a world of secrets and lies that will leave you breathless.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529098464