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The Rush
- Narrated by: Emma Leonard, Ruby O'Kelly, Jaimee Taylor-Nielsen, Jessica Tovey
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
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Publisher's Summary
‘Compelling and explosive: you won’t be able to put this book down.’ Hayley Scrivenor, author of Dirt Town
‘Prepare to be terrified! A real rollercoaster of a debut.’ Nicci French, author of The Favour
SOME THREATS ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR ...
Longlisted, Best Adult Novel, Davitt Awards
The first drops start to fall when Quinn spies the body. With no reception and nothing but an empty road for miles, does she stop to help or keep driving to safety?
Back at the iconic country pub where Quinn works, Andrea is sandbagging the place in preparation for heavy rains. Alone with her sleeping son in the back room, she reluctantly lets a biker in to wait out the storm.
Out on the wet roads, tensions arise among four backpackers on their way to Darwin. They haven’t prepared for this kind of weather and the flooding isn’t the only threat on the horizon …
Chilling, tense and twisted, this compulsive thriller will send adrenaline coursing through your veins.
‘An electrifying outback thriller that’s unlike anything I’ve read.’ Mark Brandi, author of Wimmera
‘This has to be the most terrifying book I've read in years! Michelle is a very assured writer, and her characters are so believable. I genuinely cared whether they lived or died, which is what made the book so deliciously tense.’ Shelley Burr, author of Wake
‘What a rollercoaster ride! A cracking debut you won’t be able to put down.’ Kelli Hawkins, author of Other People’s Houses
‘An utterly chilling read with an unexpected twist.’ Vikki Petraitis, author of The Unbelieved
‘Masterful twists all the way to its shattering ending.’ Greg Woodland, author of The Night Whistler
‘Taut, unpredictable, terrifying.’ Neela Janakiramanan, author of The Registrar
‘A haunting road trip through the outback with a terrifying finale.’ Tim Ayliffe, author of The Enemy Within
'The only thing wrong with this Aussie holiday read is it is so hard to put down.' The Chronicle
‘The Rush by Michelle Prak gives new meaning to the words gripping and horrifying ... It is anything but your typical outback thriller.’ Books+Publishing
Critic Reviews
‘A sunny outback road trip with two friendly young couples: what could possibly go wrong? The Rush flips the trope with sudden floods, then piles on the threats for its women heroes – stranded far from home, isolated and vulnerable … not just to flooded creeks and cut off roads, but to the deadly games of a predator. Like a river in full flood, Michelle Prak’s heart-pounding debut thriller sweeps the reader along through masterful twists all the way to its shattering ending.’ (Greg Woodland, author of The Night Whistler)
‘The Rush is a wild ride through the remote outback during an extreme weather event. Some threats aren’t obvious at first glance, but Andrea, Mark, Quinn, Scott, Livia, Hayley, and Joost are all on a collision course which will send shockwaves through the remote communities. Compelling drama in a backdrop of flooding, Michelle Prak takes the reader through flooded roads and washed-out generators and menacing strangers who come knocking in the dark. An utterly chilling read with an unexpected twist, this crime novel is hard to put down.’ (Vikki Petraitis, author of The Unbelieved)
‘Taut, unpredictable, terrifying; the uniquely Australian weather and landscape are both joyful and become an unwitting accomplice. Michelle Prak weaves such a suspenseful story that you might never want to be alone or isolated again.’ (Neela Janakiramanan, author of The Registrar)
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- Anonymous User
- 04-05-2023
Riveting read!
Loved this. The author paints such a wonderful picture of the harsh but beautiful Aussie interior. Characters are deep and relatable, and I found myself increasingly invested in their fates. The strands of the story are brilliantly woven together and it kept me guessing throughout. Great Aussie narrators too - recommend.
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- CB
- 24-05-2023
Decent
A decent storyline, waffles a bit in places. One of the characters was a bit too annoying and required fast forwarding at times.
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- Mrs M K Blondell
- 10-06-2023
Would make a great movie
Was a bit slow at the beginning but couldn’t stop listening as the story progressed and didn’t see the twist at the end coming which is always a great way the end. Would make a fantastic Australian Noir style movie
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- Beck
- 16-05-2023
A page-turner, fast and tense
This is a great book! It's very fast paced, no time to get bored and no lingering on tiresome back stories. Despite that, the characters are still drawn enough for you to care what happens to them. The narration is great - perfect pace and tone from all actors. I loved that there's a non-native English character but they don't attempt the accent when she is narrating - bad accents always ruin books and I'm so glad they decided against it.
It's a great Australian thriller set in the outback as we don't often see it - drenched and flooded. Well worth the listen!!!
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- Anonymous User
- 16-08-2023
Very readable
Not a bad story. It was well narrated. Slight twist at the end. Woke in parts.
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- Angela Hunt
- 25-02-2024
Stick with it, it's worth it!
Despite the slow start, the ending was wrapped up nicely with a surprise twist. I loved the local Australian outback setting and characters, a refreshing change to foreign accents.
I especially like any book that includes a dog as character!
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- Anonymous User
- 18-06-2023
Could not put it down
Excellent book can’t wait for the movie to come out recommended to my sister on audible.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-12-2023
Fantastic
Absolutely fabulous book - with characters that are well developed. Brilliant paced and beautifully read this book delivers what it promises!
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- Anonymous User
- 17-05-2023
Loved this
Tense thriller set in a claustrophobic stormy outback. A group of students venture on a road trip unaware of the danger that awaits. Vivid remote locations make you aware of the characters vulnerability - great twist too.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-09-2023
Not Bad
The Australian outback is now over-run by crime writers, but not all have managed to nail the Wolf Creek level of suspense. I found this one a bit slow and a preachy. It wasn't bad, but it didn't live up to the review hype.
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