The Shark

Hardback Published on: 12/03/2026
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Synopsis

'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'

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • ISBN: 9781408722411
  • Number of pages: 352
  • Dimensions: 236 x 160 x 34 mm
  • Weight: 560g
  • Languages: English

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The Shark
The Shark by Emma Styles
A serial killer is terrorising Cottesloe, a coastal suburb in Western Australia. Young women are disappearing, only to be found dead a few days later. The ... READ MORE
@damppebbles
The Shark
Unsettling and disturbing
The Shark is a book that got my attention almost instantly. It’s a dark, disturbing story centered around two women - Raych and Carmen - who decide to take... READ MORE
Carly’s Library
This reviewer received a free of charge product for review.
The Shark
Definitely a page-turner.
4.5★s The Shark is the second novel by award-winning Australian author, Emma Styles. When he regains consciousness, the young man’s wrists and ankles are ... READ MORE
Marianne Vincent
The Shark
A dark and disturbing tale of revenge
This is a dark and twisted thriller set in the Cottesloe area of Perth, Australia. A serial killer is targeting female swimmers and the bodies that have b... READ MORE
Lynda’s Book Reviews
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The Shark
full of twists
Well, these are two girls I definitely want on my side if I’m seeking revenge ? this was a tense read from the get going, although I felt for Raych and her... READ MORE
Mrsbookburnee
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The Shark
A strong second novel from a rising star in crime writing
Almost four years ago, British-Australian author Emma Styles burst onto the crime (writing) scene with the fresh and fantastic No Country for Girls, a rive... READ MORE
Craig Sisterson
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The Shark
A great read
This story is set in Australia and there is a killer on the prowl. The Shark as they are known is after young female swimmers and will do anything to get o... READ MORE
Hannah Symonds
The Shark
Interesting in audio.
THE SHARK, Audiobook - It started slow but picked up and became very interesting. Immersing story lines. Good characters. The narrator Nicolette Chin did a... READ MORE
Texas
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