“They passed a signpost… Half a kilometer to being over 200 Kms alone…”

A deserted beach.
A suitcase of money.
A family with everything to lose.
All they have to do is survive the Stretch...

Six years ago Annie lost her husband in an accident.
Six days ago her and the kids were preparing to go camping on the Stretch.
Six hours ago they decided to hike in the sand hills.
Six minutes ago they found a body in an old shed.
Six seconds ago the man awoke and told Annie to take the suitcase and run!

Trapped on the shoreline during high tide, if Annie and her kids can escape the beach their lives will be changed forever.

But they're not the only ones after the money.

The 150 kilometer stretch of sand is home to many hidden threats lurking among the dunes, grass, and sea.
Predators are roaming.
And they want what’s theirs back.

As Annie’s dangerous wish turns deadly, making it off the Stretch will become a battle of for survival.

The debut work of Rhys Stalba-Smith is an unputdownable thriller set on the turbulent landscape of the South Australian coast. This suspenseful beach nightmare has a strong female lead and plenty of action.
Perfect for fans of Jane Harper's The Dry, orChris Hammer's Scrublands, the boiling sun and vast open sands will have you needing a drink to keep cool while you read. 90s Australia… the land Down Under just became a lot more dangerous.

"...Cormac McCarthy is my all-time favorite and this gave me the same type of feel and rhythm. I truly enjoyed that aspect of the novel and found the read to be a page-turning story reminiscent of No Country for Old Men!..." - One Happy Reviewer

"...I could hardly put down until I finished reading... the storyline for this murder mystery was a chiller!..." - One Happy Reviewer

"...What begins as a relaxing family holiday turns into a terrifying race for life as they flee the relentless pursuit. A tight and fast paced plot plus some interesting twists and turns and an ending that I didn’t see coming!" - One Happy Reviewer

This book contains adult content of violence and swearing, only suitable for those 18+

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