Although the Sally White books do not need to be read in order, readers will get more context and continuity by reading them in publication order,[1-4] which coincides with their chronological order, by following this sequence:[5-6]
| Order | Cover | Title | First published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | The Creeper | 2024[1-2] | Establishes Sally’s circumstances in Edenville and the earlier mountain investigation. |
| 2 |  | Cold River | 2026[3-4] | Follows a new disappearance while revisiting the consequences of Sally’s earlier experiences. |
1. The Creeper
The Creeper (2024)[1-2] follows Sally White as she reexamines the murders of five hikers on Mount Razor. Its alternating timelines move between her inquiries in Edenville and events on the mountain ten years earlier.[5]
It establishes the tension between Sally’s police responsibilities and her criminal family connections, providing context for her later choices.[5]
2. Cold River
Cold River (2026)[3-4] follows Sally’s search for Louis Taylor, an aspiring crime writer who disappears while hiking. Her inquiries also encompass an older missing-person case and the illegal tobacco trade.[6]
This separate investigation carries forward the personal fallout from Sally’s earlier mountain ordeal while testing her trust in family and fellow officers.[6]
References
- The Creeper by Margaret Hickey. Penguin Books Australia.
- The Creeper by Margaret Hickey. Penguin Books New Zealand.
- Cold River by Margaret Hickey. Penguin Books Australia.
- Cold River by Margaret Hickey. Penguin Books New Zealand.
- The Creeper. Bantam Australia. ISBN: 9781761342028.
- Cold River. Penguin. ISBN: 9781761351112.