The Dry, written by Jane Harper, is a gripping crime novel set in a drought-stricken Australian town. Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to his hometown to attend the funeral of his childhood friend, who is believed to have killed his family and then himself. As Aaron investigates, he uncovers long-buried secrets and a community on the brink of destruction. With its evocative setting and tense atmosphere, this book will keep you hooked from beginning to end.