As heavy rain and impending floods threaten the Australian outback, Quinn Durand makes a decisive choice to leave work and head for home. Along her journey, fate takes an eerie turn when she stumbles upon a lifeless body lying on the deserted roadside. With no cellular reception and no soul in sight for miles, Quinn cautiously approaches the body, only to be startled when a hand suddenly grasps her own.

Meanwhile, Quinn's boss, Andrea, is bracing herself for the impending deluge. She finds shelter, huddled with her infant son, when an unexpected stranger desperately knocks on her door, seeking refuge from the storm.

Simultaneously, two couples on a cross-country trip embark on a chilling discovery that unveils the stark reality that they may not truly know each other at all. As the weather becomes the least of their worries, their journey takes a treacherous turn.

This riveting tale unfolds through multiple viewpoints, offering a high-octane adventure that will enthrall enthusiasts of thrilling mysteries. The narrative weaves together these disparate threads of fate, creating a story filled with suspense, intrigue, and unforeseen twists that will keep readers eagerly turning the pages.

Very gripping and truly scary at times. I loved the stormy atmosphere and the idea for the story was just fantastic. I'd recommend this to fans of thrillers and mysteries.

Heavy rain, and flooding is predicted in the Australian outback, so Quinn Durand leaves, work and heads for home. On her way, she discovers a body on the side of the road. She has no reception, and there is no one around for miles. When she checks the body for signs of life, a hand grabs her. Quinn’s boss, Andrea is preparing for the flood. She’s hunkered down with her infant son when is stranger bags on the door looking for shelter. At the same time, two couples on a cross country trip, discover that they don’t really know each other at all, and it turns out that the weather is the least of their worries. The story is told from multiple viewpoints and is sure to please fans of high octane adventure mysteries

As the sky darkens and a torrential rainstorm threatens the Australian Outback, a disparate group of people prepare for the storm not knowing that their lives will cross within hours. Quinn and her dog Bronte are on the way from her family’s deserted former home to the Pindarry, an isolated pub where she lives and works as a bartender. Owners Andrea and Matt are preparing for the storm when Matt departs to help a neighbor, leaving Andrea alone with their three year old son. Student traveler Hayley and her boyfriend Scott are on a road trip from Adelaide to Darwin. They’ve recruited two travel companions, Brazilian Livia and Dutch Joost. Tensions build along with the weather until this dark thriller explodes.

Hard to describe without spoilers, The Rush is unforgettable and impossible to put down. The action moves from character to character, location to location until a final confrontation that will stay with you long after you finished the final page. This is one of the best books I have read and the most frightening. Kudos to Michelle Prak! 5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, Crooked Lane Books and Michelle Park for this ARC.