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by S. R. White (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.
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
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'S. R. White is the real deal'
Chris Hammer
stunning freediving spot attracts people from all over the world.
But within its still and peaceful waters, a shocking mystery unfolds. A local sports hero - and the glamorous face of a high-adrenaline and hugely popular
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 in a barren landscape and evidence submerged 30 metres underwater, how can Detective Dana Russo unravel such a puzzling case? 'Atmospheric outback noir'
Sydney Morning Herald ISBN: 9781035426669
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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.
Number of Pages: 352
Dimensions: 0.68 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN
Publication Date: March 19, 2026
