The Safe House

SEVEN STRANGERS SEEKING REFUGE. 
BUT DANGER IS EVERYWHERE THEY TURN... 
 
'A riveting, suspenseful read' 5***** reader review 
'Fast-paced, gripping and intense' T.M. Logan 
'What a tense thrill ride. All the stars for Cameron Ward' 5***** reader review 
'Faster than wildfire and instantly chilling' Sam Holland 
'The heat jumps off the page in this ingenious thriller' Jo Furniss 
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When Jess accepts an offer to caretake a luxury property in the Australian outback, the isolated, all-inclusive solo trip is just what she needs. 
 
But Jess isn't as alone as she thinks. 
 
As bushfires rage in the distance, strangers start showing up to seek refuge. And as the fires start closing in, tensions in the group begin to rise. 
 
Then, the phones stop working. All exits are cut off. There's no way out. 
 
Quickly, Jess's guests begin to panic. And when the first person goes missing, she realises that someone in the house isn't who they say they are. 
 
The danger is already inside . . . 
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Praise for Cameron Ward 
 
'A fabulous, action-packed adventure' JO SPAIN 
'A fantastic, full throttle thriller that never takes its foot off the accelerator' JOHN MARRS 
'A taut and thrilling ride. Pure escapist pleasure!' VICTORIA SELMAN

Take nothing for granted in this scorching thriller!

Sunday Times bestselling author of Truly, Darkly, Deeply

Faster than wildfire and instantly chilling, I enjoyed every moment of this scorching thriller. Ward paints a masterful picture, from the blazing bushfires, to the strangers within, every scene laced with mistrust and menace

The heat jumps off the page in this ingenious thriller that pits seven strangers against each other and the unforgiving Outback. The plot moves faster than a wildfire with characters and landscape pushed to the extreme. An immersive read for fans of Outback Noir, Jane Harper or Emma Styles.

Richly evocative and incredibly tense, this atmospheric thriller kept me reading late into the night. As bushfires burn, the tension rises amongst strangers in the outback. A brilliantly menacing story not to be missed.

Eleanor Ray, author of IN STRANGERS' HOUSES (The Lena Szarka Mysteries)

What a ride! This is a writer at the absolute top of his game. Cunning, claustrophobic and irrepressible, this white-hot outback thriller builds with blistering pace and doesn't let up. As intense as a bushfire and every bit as devastating. Every copy should come with oven gloves.

The Safe House is taut with isolation and lavish with luxury. An edge of your seat, hold your breath white-knuckle ride of a thriller. Don't read in the house alone!

Rachael Blok, acclaimed author of UNDER THE ICE, THE SCORCHED EARTH and INTO THE FIRE

Raging outback fires form a terrifying backdrop to this scorching thriller from Cameron Ward. From the moment Jess arrives to caretake a luxury property in the Australian outback, the sense of menace starts to ratchet. As various waifs and strays take refuge in the house and its grounds, Jess finds herself fighting both the flames and a killer in their midst. A blistering page turner!

A fabulous, action-packed adventure

Twisty, compelling and incredibly pacy...will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last

A fantastic, full throttle thriller that never takes its foot off the accelerator

I tore through this perfectly plotted tale of secrets and lies

A hugely enjoyable and original thriller. Cameron's going to be one to watch

A Stranger On Board

There's a murderer on board. And everyone is a suspect... 
 
'Fast-paced, gripping and intense - A Stranger on Board is going to make waves this summer' T.M. LOGAN 
'What a tense, breath-taking read! Amazing' 5***** READER REVIEW 
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Welcome to The Escape. 
 
A luxury superyacht. A once-in-a lifetime opportunity to get away. 
Until the first passenger goes missing... 
 
Everyone on board has a part to play. 
 
The newcomer with secrets buried in her past. 
The unexpected guest looking for an escape. 
The crew looking to settle old scores. 
 
They all have something to hide. 
But only one of them is a killer... 
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READERS LOVE A STRANGER ON BOARD: 
 
'A gripping suspense that grabs from the first page . . . Fizzing with adrenaline' 5***** Reader Review 
'Loved every page of this - was hooked from the start!' 5***** Reader Review 
'A fantastic, fast-paced story with enough intrigue to keep you gripped and guessing until that final climax!' 5***** Reader Review 
'This book gripped me and had me hooked until the very last page' 5***** Reader Review

Fast-paced, gripping and intense - A Stranger on Board is going to make some serious waves this summer

Agatha Christie meets Die Hard on water. A fantastic, full throttle thriller that never takes its foot off the accelerator

A fabulous, action-packed adventure. The superyacht is a genius premise and, mixed with Sarah's grit, it was an absolute joy to read

A Stranger On Board is a taut and thrilling ride. Pure escapist pleasure!

A fast-paced thriller that reminds me of a Hollywood blockbuster transferred to the page, full of intrigue and depth of knowledge and vibrant characters who are realised to maximum effect with a plot that sizzles with numerous twists and turns and had me on the edge of my seat!

Twisty, compelling and incredibly pacy...will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page to the last

A fascinating and unputdownable thriller with a devious twist

I tore through this perfectly plotted tale of secrets and lies

When ex-marine Sarah French joins a luxury superyacht as on-board security, she's excited to get her life - and career - back on track. 
Surrounded by crystal waters, it seems like the perfect place to start over. 
As they head into open water, though, tensions between the crew quickly build. And when someone goes missing, Sarah has a terrifying realisation. 
One of them is a killer. All of them are suspects. 
To protect the other passengers, Sarah needs to uncover the killer's identity, and return the boat safely to shore. 
But there's a storm on the horizon - and not all of them will make it out alive...

Cameron Ward

Cameron Ward does not shy away from the implausibility of Spiral’s central premise, but nor does he let it dominate this character-driven novel about the consequences of the choices we make

I absolutely loved this. Groundhog Day meets Hostage. A great idea, brilliantly executed. Fans of Blake Crouch will love it

Mark Edwards, bestselling author of Here to Stay

A high octane, high stakes thriller that will have you asking: What would I do?

I loved this ingenious and gripping novel - it's the best thing I've read in ages

Smart, with sparkling prose, Spiral is original crime fiction at its best. I read it in a day, unable to put it down. Strap in for the ride - you&rsquo;re going to love it!

A fantastic, full-throttle thriller that never takes its foot off the accelerator

A hugely enjoyable and original thriller

A character-driven novel about the consequences of the choices we make...a taut fusion of relativistic physics and physical violence, powered by the supreme love of a mother for her son

You're on a routine flight from London to LA. 
Hundreds of people are on board - including your estranged son, Theo. 
Ten hours into the flight, something goes terribly wrong. The engine fails. The plane enters a steep dive. 
Everything goes dark. 
Then, you wake up. It's one hour before the crash. You can't believe it - you're alive. Your beloved son is safe. 
Until, terrifyingly, the same chain of events repeats itself. Again, and again, and again. 
You're the only one who knows what's about to happen. 
And the lives of everyone on board depend on you.

Cameron Ward

Praise for Spiral

Cameron Ward does not shy away from the implausibility of Spiral’s central premise, but nor does he let it dominate this character-driven novel about the consequences of the choices we make

I absolutely loved this. Groundhog Day meets Hostage. A great idea, brilliantly executed. Fans of Blake Crouch will love it

A high octane, high stakes thriller that will have you asking: What would I do?

Cameron Ward does not shy away from the implausibility of Spiral’s central premise, but nor does he let it dominate this character-driven novel about the consequences of the choices we make

I absolutely loved this. Groundhog Day meets Hostage. A great idea, brilliantly executed. Fans of Blake Crouch will love it

A high octane, high stakes thriller that will have you asking: What would I do?

Cameron Ward does not shy away from the implausibility of Spiral’s central premise, but nor does he let it dominate this character-driven novel about the consequences of the choices we make

I absolutely loved this. Groundhog Day meets Hostage. A great idea, brilliantly executed. Fans of Blake Crouch will love it

A high octane, high stakes thriller that will have you asking: What would I do?

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