{"product_id":"the-rush-isbn-9781639107162","title":"The Rush","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this riveting psychological thriller—perfect for fans of Jane Harper’s \u003ci\u003eThe Survivors\u003c\/i\u003e and Erica Ferencik’s \u003ci\u003eInto the Jungle\u003c\/i\u003e—a ferocious storm in the Australian Outback sets the stage for betrayal and murder.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a massive downpour and flash floods predicted, Quinn Durand leaves work and races for the safety of home. The first drops start to fall as she spots something strange on the familiar bush route. With no reception and nothing but an empty road for miles in either direction, she investigates and discovers it’s a body, dumped by the side of the road. When she approaches to check for signs of life, an arm reaches out and grabs her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBack at the country pub where Quinn lives, her boss Andrea has prepared for the torrential downpour. She's bunkered down with her toddler son sleeping in the back room when she’s startled by a banging at the door. It's a biker, seeking shelter from the punishing storm. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, out on the roads, two young couples on their way across the country struggle against the lashing rains. Tensions rise as they realize that they don’t really know each other, nor are they remotely prepared for the storm. Alone, angry, and afraid in unfamiliar surroundings, flooding isn’t the only threat bearing down on them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChilling, tense, and twisted, this multi-POV popcorn thriller is “compelling and explosive; you won’t be able to put this book down” (Hayley Scrivenor, author of \u003ci\u003eDirt Town\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Rush\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeadly Pleasures's Best Mysteries of 2023\u003cbr\u003eDeadly Pleasures Best of 2024: Best Debut Mystery\/Crime Novel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A taut, edge-of-your-seat thriller . . . Perfect for readers drawn to psychological suspense.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An atmospheric debut thriller . . . Fans of Jane Harper will want to check this out.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, audiobook edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An explosive and riveting psychological thriller . . . Highly recommended.”\u003cbr\u003e―\u003ci\u003eFresh Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Buckle up. Prak’s about to take you on the ride of your life.”\u003cbr\u003e―Candice Fox, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCrimson Lake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Tense, mysterious and unsettling, \u003ci\u003eThe Rush \u003c\/i\u003emakes a nightmare out of the Australian landscape and will have you tearing through pages desperate to see how these threads come together―and who will survive when they do.”\u003cbr\u003e―Gabriel Bergmoser, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Hunted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Compelling and explosive.” \u003cbr\u003e―Hayley Scrivenor, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDirt Town\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An electrifying outback thriller that’s unlike anything I’ve read.” \u003cbr\u003e―Mark Brandi, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWimmera\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go until the very last page.” \u003cbr\u003e―Kelli Hawkins, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOther People’s Houses\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A wild ride through the remote outback . . . An utterly chilling read with an unexpected twist . . . hard to put down.”\u003cbr\u003e―Vikki Petraitis, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Unbelieved\u003c\/i\u003e, winner of the inaugural Allen \u0026amp; Unwin Crime Prize\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Prepare to be terrified! A real rollercoaster of a debut.” \u003cbr\u003e―Nicci French, author of\u003ci\u003e The Favor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Deliciously tense.” \u003cbr\u003e―Shelley Burr, author of \u003ci\u003eWake\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Great characters and a wicked plot. A haunting road trip through the outback with a terrifying finale. I loved this book.” \u003cbr\u003e―Tim Ayliffe, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Enemy Within\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Taut, unpredictable, terrifying . . . Michelle Prak weaves such a suspenseful story that you might never want to be alone or isolated again.” \u003cbr\u003e―Neela Janakiramanan, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Registrar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Michelle Prak’s heart-pounding debut thriller sweeps the reader along through masterful twists all the way to its shattering ending.”\u003cbr\u003e―Greg Woodland, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Night Whistler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“I hurtled through this book, afraid to keep reading but unable to stop. A storming white-knuckle ride of a thriller that shreds toxic masculinity on every page. I loved it.”\u003cbr\u003e―Emma Styles, author of \u003ci\u003eNo Country for Girls\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Rush\u003c\/i\u003e by Michelle Prak gives new meaning to the words gripping and horrifying . . . It is anything but your typical outback thriller.” \u003cbr\u003e―\u003ci\u003eBooks+Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichelle Prak\u003c\/b\u003e is an Australian author with a thirty-year career in PR, social media, politics, and journalism. Writing has been the backbone of much of her work, and she wrote several award-winning short stories before writing \u003ci\u003eThe Rush\u003c\/i\u003e. She lectures at the University of South Australia. \u003ci\u003eThe Rush\u003c\/i\u003e is her first thriller.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304065618149,"sku":"NP9781639107162","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639107162.jpg?v=1767741303","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-rush-isbn-9781639107162","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}