I’m so excited to share that Simon and Schuster Australia & New Zealand will publish my second thriller Barren Cape in April 2025. Like The Rush, Barren Cape is an eerie and action-packed novel set in South Australia – this time along the beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula.
Homelessness is at the heart of this story. We know that Australia (and many other countries) is experiencing a homeless and rental crisis, and my two main characters are driven to desperate measures when their flat lease isn’t renewed.
I’ve spent many holidays on Fleurieu Peninsula beaches, and I loved setting the story there. It’s scenery that I know well, though of course I portray it in dark and unsettling circumstances!
Thank you to all my readers, followers, supporters and friends who have been asking for my next book. I hope you’re looking forward to reading Barren Cape, just as much as I’m looking forward to sharing it with you.
The official blurb
An abandoned resort seems the perfect place to hide, but is Barren Cape a refuge or a trap?
Former housemates Mac and Erika are homeless.
Well, Erika is fine, she just has to live with her parents until she can find another rental. Mac’s situation is much worse – family isn’t an option and she’s surfing the couches of her increasingly exasperated friends.
Driving around one lonely afternoon, Mac discovers Barren Cape. Once destined to be a luxury escape, now it’s just wire fence and grey cement. It’s stark, but quiet. There’s no harm in staying here a little while …
From the bestselling author of The Rush, this is the chilling result of people pushed to the fringes of society and forced to make unthinkable choices.
Pre-orders
You can pre-order Barren Cape now, if you’re inclined. That way, you can be sure that it’s mailed to you as soon as it’s available. It’s also a strong sign of support that I would truly appreciate.
There’ll be plenty of author events in 2025 too, and I do hope to see you in the audience! If you have any messages or questions about Barren Cape, please send them to: michelleprakauthor@gmail.com
Michelle Prak Writer 