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On the banks of a sprawling Brazilian river lies São Tiago - the perfect place for
a fallen priest to escape his past and care for nothing. But when Sam chooses to
help a stranger who lies bleeding on a dirt floor, he sets in motion a dangerous
chain of events.
Falling under the gaze of the dead man’s employer, Sam’s quiet life turns to one
of manipulation and murder, and as the long dry season stretches out ahead, he must
face his past if he is to find redemption in a town without a soul.
shortlisted for The Authors’ Club Best First Novel award
longlisted for the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award 2012
Dangerous and compelling - a powerful thriller with a dark heart. DRY SEASON does for Brazil what THE BEACH did for Thailand.
Raymond Khoury
... beautifully written and makes a compelling read. A perfect poolside companion.
North East Times 2010
... Dan smith has crafted a defining literary thriller ... Offered in unflinching and unadorned prose, rife with moral allegory, Dry Season is a dark tale of lasting and uplifting grace.
Winnipeg Free Press
The Real Dry Season
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Glossary
DRY SEASON is set in the Mato Grosso region of Brazil and the novel contains a small
number of Portuguese words and references to things specific to Brazil and its culture.
Find out more about them here.
DRY SEASON
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