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The Safe House
- Author
- Cameron Ward
- Narrator
- Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 14 September 2023
- Run Time
- 11 hours 20 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
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 . . .
_________
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
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Take nothing for granted in this scorching thriller!
Sunday Times bestselling author of Truly, Darkly, Deeply
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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Praise for the author
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Fast-paced, gripping and intense
T.M. Logan
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A fabulous, action-packed adventure
Jo Spain
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Let me start by saying, that if I could give this book 10 stars, for both story line and narration I would.
This is an excellent psychology thriller, with 2 main characters interacting throughout. I was totally engrossed, not only with the story, but the very descriptive details, of both location and the various other people, who appear. Unlike some stories, they is no story, or if they is its too far fetched.. but this one, us highly believable..I had it wrong, the person I thought might have been involved with the plot, wasnt. Wont say who I thought as that will spoil the story for others..
The narration is performed, by an Australian, and given the location of the story, only makes sense, but they have the expertise to emphasise words, phrases etc. Not like some readers who are very monosyllabic which makes listening very hard
Just hope that the author writes a sequel to this one, if they do I'll be first in line to buy itNigel Tansley 2024-01-31
Details
- Author
- Cameron Ward
- Narrator
- Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood
- Duration
- 11 hours 20 minutes
- Release Date
- 14 September 2023
- ISBN
- 9781405963183
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Crime and mystery fiction, Psychological thriller, Adventure / action fiction
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.SEVEN STRANGERS SEEKING REFUGE.BUT DANGER IS EVERYWHERE THEY TURN...__________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 . . ._________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
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