A dam breaks. A body rises from the flood.
Hidden for decades, can this small town face the secrets that will surface?
**THE TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH**
**SUNDAY TIMES CRIME BOOK OF THE MONTH**
Young detective Nell Buchanan uncovers a deadly, decades-old mystery at the heart of her rural hometown in this stunning thriller from award-winning author Chris Hammer.
''A commanding, consuming and outright thrilling mystery. Chris Hammer''s first-class series goes from strength to strength.'' - Chris Whitaker, bestselling author of We Begin at the End
''Utterly brilliant, a darkly simmering mystery - an Australian Where The Crawdads Sing.'' - Dervla McTiernan, bestselling author of The Ruin
''Chris Hammer is at the height of his power here. Dead Man''s Creek is a superb piece of storytelling'' - William Shaw, bestselling author of the DS Alexandra C
