Hayley hoped this trip would bring her and her boyfriend Scott closer together. Set in the Australian Outback, they set out with another young couple on what was to be a trip that was supposed to be an adventure that would take them through this remote part of the world. But when the weather deteriorates, so does the trip. Suddenly, their situation becomes ominous. Trying to get back home, Quinn, an employee and resident of the iconic Pindar pub makes a grisly discovery when she finds a badly beaten and barely alive man in the middle of the road. Meanwhile, Andrea, Quinn's employer is alone at the pub with her toddler son when the storm hits. Her worst nightmare comes true when a creepy biker returns seeking shelter from the storm. They face a storm that they will never forget.

THE RUSH, a novel by Michelle Prak, takes place over a forty-eight-hour period. There is so much action and drama packed into the narrative that the time flies by. The story is told from multiple points of view in the voices of the well-drawn characters. The author is particularly skillful at merging the different plot lines, so much so that readers are surprised at every turn. 

 Skillfully crafted, the author reveals only enough details at a time to keep readers engrossed and then suddenly a bombshell is dropped.

THE RUSH is an explosive and riveting psychological thriller. Filled with twists and turns, diabolical characters, betrayal and danger. This book is very hard to put down. Highly recommended.