The Safe House

Author Cameron Ward
Narrator Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Publish Date 1 January 1970
Run Time 11 hours and 20 minutes
Format Audio
Genre Adventure fiction, Crime and mystery fiction, Psychological thriller, Thriller / suspense fiction.

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SEVEN STRANGERS SEEKING REFUGE.
BUT DANGER IS EVERYWHERE THEY TURN...
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When Jess accepts an offer to caretake a luxury property in the Australian outback, the isolated, all-inclusive solo trip is just what she needs.

But Jess isn't as alone as she thinks.

As bushfires rage in the distance, strangers start showing up to seek refuge. And as the fires start closing in, tensions in the group begin to rise.

Then, the phones stop working. All exits are cut off. There's no way out.

Quickly, Jess's guests begin to panic. And when the first person goes missing, she realises that someone in the house isn't who they say they are.

The danger is already inside . . .
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Praise for Cameron Ward

'A fabulous, action-packed adventure' JO SPAIN
'A fantastic, full throttle thriller that never takes its foot off the accelerator' JOHN MARRS
'A taut and thrilling ride. Pure escapist pleasure!' VICTORIA SELMAN

©2023 Cameron Ward (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Critics Review

Take nothing for granted in this scorching thriller!

Sunday Times bestselling author of Truly, Darkly, Deeply

Faster than wildfire and instantly chilling, I enjoyed every moment of this scorching thriller. Ward paints a masterful picture, from the blazing bushfires, to the strangers within, every scene laced with mistrust and menace

Sam Holland, author of THE ECHO MAN

The heat jumps off the page in this ingenious thriller that pits seven strangers against each other and the unforgiving Outback. The plot moves faster than a wildfire with characters and landscape pushed to the extreme. An immersive read for fans of Outback Noir, Jane Harper or Emma Styles.

Jo Furniss, author of DEAD MILE

Richly evocative and incredibly tense, this atmospheric thriller kept me reading late into the night. As bushfires burn, the tension rises amongst strangers in the outback. A brilliantly menacing story not to be missed.

Eleanor Ray, author of IN STRANGERS' HOUSES (The Lena Szarka Mysteries)

What a ride! This is a writer at the absolute top of his game. Cunning, claustrophobic and irrepressible, this white-hot outback thriller builds with blistering pace and doesn’t let up. As intense as a bushfire and every bit as devastating. Every copy should come with oven gloves.

Kate Simants, author of LOCK ME IN

The Safe House is taut with isolation and lavish with luxury. An edge of your seat, hold your breath white-knuckle ride of a thriller. Don’t read in the house alone!

Rachael Blok, acclaimed author of UNDER THE ICE, THE SCORCHED EARTH and INTO THE FIRE

Raging outback fires form a terrifying backdrop to this scorching thriller from Cameron Ward. From the moment Jess arrives to caretake a luxury property in the Australian outback, the sense of menace starts to ratchet. As various waifs and strays take refuge in the house and its grounds, Jess finds herself fighting both the flames and a killer in their midst. A blistering page turner!

Heather Critchlow, author of UNSOLVED

Praise for the author

Fast-paced, gripping and intense

T.M. Logan

A fabulous, action-packed adventure

Jo Spain

Twisty, compelling and incredibly pacy…will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last

Phoebe Morgan

A fantastic, full throttle thriller that never takes its foot off the accelerator

John Marrs

I tore through this perfectly plotted tale of secrets and lies

Victoria Selman

A hugely enjoyable and original thriller. Cameron’s going to be one to watch

Simon Kernick

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