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Dead Fall Lake

A stunning new crime thriller from the international bestselling author
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'A rising star of Australian crime fiction' SUNDAY TIMES'S. R. White is the real deal' CHRIS HAMMERDeep 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... Read More
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A gripping new Australian crime novel from the international bestseller, perfect for fans of Jane Harper and Chris Hammer.

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'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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035426669

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 March 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Book Publishing

Contributors:

  • Read by Nicolette Chin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 272

About the Author

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.

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