The Shark

A dark and propulsive psychological thriller from an award-winning crime writer

By: Emma Styles

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Hardcover | 12 March 2026 | Edition Number 1

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'Totally original. A taut and unpredictable thriller' CHRIS HAMMER

'A compulsively gripping twist . . . Terrific' VASEEM KHAN

'A propulsive and utterly compelling story' PETER PAPATHANASIOU

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Every monster has a weakness.

At the height of Australian summer, a serial killer known as The Shark stalks a coastal suburb, hunting young female swimmers.

Afraid and furious at the failure of the police to protect them, two women fight back. Raych is grieving someone she'd have died to save, while Carmen hides her own disturbing connection to the murders.

In desperation, they form an uneasy alliance. And when another girl vanishes, they take matters into their own hands - by kidnapping the prime suspect. But as their interrogation spirals, horrifying truths surface on both sides of the table.

The clock is ticking to save the missing girl. And in their quest for justice, Raych and Carmen must face the darkest question of all: have they caught a monster - or become one?

The Shark is a propulsive psychological thriller about fear, vengeance and the thin line between predator and victim.

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Reader reviews of No Country for Girls

'What an incredible, high octane, thrilling ride this book is!'

'I desperately wanted to know what happens next'

'I loved the characters and the setting, which was described with vivid and rich imagery'

'Incredibly well plotted'

'Tense and thrilling . . . Highly recommended, there are absolutely no slow bits to this story'

Industry Reviews

Uniquely Australian and packed with atmosphere, The Shark follows Raych and Carmen, both affected by loss and guilt, as they track down a serial killer in their community. Bursting with tension, this is riveting reading

PRAISE FOR NO COUNTRY FOR GIRLS - -

Bold and badass, No Country For Girls is the kind of searingly stylish, unrelenting page-turner I just adore. I burned through the twisting plot

Styles's first novel starts with a bang . . . There are decided echoes of films such as Shallow Grave and Thelma & Louise in this bumpy road trip . . . The real star is the desolate outback - THE TIMES

A thrilling cross-country chase through remote Australia - SUNDAY POST

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The Shark

A dark and propulsive psychological thriller from an award-winning crime writer

At a Glance

Hardcover

'Totally original. A taut and unpredictable thriller' CHRIS HAMMER

'A compulsively gripping twist . . . Terrific' VASEEM KHAN

'A propulsive and utterly compelling story' PETER PAPATHANASIOU

Industry Reviews

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How to return your order

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