Christian White crafts compelling narratives that delve into the unsettling depths of human secrets and suspense. His writing is characterized by a masterful command of pacing and a keen insight into the psychological underpinnings of his characters. White expertly builds tension, drawing readers into intricate plots where hidden truths unravel with devastating consequences. His work explores the darkness that can lie beneath the surface of ordinary lives, leaving a lasting impression.
Set against the backdrop of a seemingly peaceful suburb in 1989 Australia, the story unfolds as a local teen goes missing, igniting rumors of sinister activities. Schoolteacher Tom Witter believes he has crucial information but faces skepticism from the police. Teaming up with the girl's father and a neighborhood watch group, he delves into the darkness of their community. As hidden secrets surface, the narrative explores themes of guilt and the complexities of human nature, questioning why good people commit terrible acts.
Ryan refuses to eat any food!Mum is in an angry mood!Ryan's excuses amaze and astoundMum's out of ideas... WAIT!.. what was that sound? A charming story for the picky eaters out there!
A little girl went missing years ago. That child is you. A dark and gripping debut psychological thriller that won the 2017 Victorian Premier's Literary Award, previously won by THE DRY and THE ROSIE PROJECT. 'Nervy, soulful, genuinely surprising' A. J. Finn, bestselling author THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW 'One of the best books I have ever read' ***** 'Well wow! I didn't see THAT twist coming!!' ***** 'I lost sleep over this book' *****A child was stolen twenty years agoLittle Sammy Went vanishes from her home in Manson, Kentucky - an event that devastates her family and tears apart the town's deeply religious community.And somehow that missing girl is youKim Leamy, an Australian photographer, is approached by a stranger who turns her world upside down - he claims she is the kidnapped Sammy and that everything she knows about herself is based on a lie.How far will you go to uncover the truth?In search of answers, Kim returns to the remote town of Sammy's childhood to face up to the ghosts of her early life. But the deeper she digs into her family background the more secrets she uncovers... and the closer she gets to confronting the trauma of her dark and twisted past.
