Dead Fall Lake : A stunning new crime thriller from the international bestselling author

'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: S.R. White

Crime & mystery, Thriller / suspense

Published on 6 Aug 2026 by Headline Publishing Group.