Dead Fall Lake

‘A rising star of Australian crime fiction’ SUNDAY TIMES

‘S. R. White is the real deal’ CHRIS HAMMER

Deep in the Australian wilderness, a famed sinkhole renowned as a stunning freediving spot attracts people from all over the world. But there’s a dark, puzzling mystery when a local sports hero – and the glamorous face of a high-adrenaline video channel – is found dead far beneath the surface.

Despite diving the sinkhole hundreds of times, his lifeless body is discovered dressed in normal clothes, handcuffed to a supply line. With no witnesses – and evidence submerged 30 metres underwater – how can Detective Dana Russo unravel such a shocking case?

Praise for S. R. White:

‘A taut, beautifully observed slow-burner with an explosive finish’ PETER MAY

‘Original, compelling and highly recommended’ CHRIS HAMMER

‘Gripping’ THE GUARDIAN

‘A fascinating case’ SUNDAY TIMES

‘It draws you in – and rewards with a truly powerful ending’ HEAT

‘This slow-burn novel catches light’ THE SUN

‘The story takes place over less than 48 hours but the pace is slow-burn, relying on considerable psychological depth…the denouement hits like a knockout punch’ WEEKEND AUSTRALIAN

‘A dark and compulsive read’ WOMAN & HOME

Author Biography

S. R. White’s debut novel, HERMIT, was a top ten bestseller in Australia and nominated for the Crime Writers’ Association award for the best crime novel by a first-time author.

He now lives in Queensland, having worked for a UK police force for twelve years before taking an MA in Creative Writing at Nottingham Trent University.