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No Country for Girls

The most original, high-octane thriller of the year
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No Country for Girls by Emma Styles is an electrifying crime thriller following two young women who find themselves on the run through the harsh and untamed landscape of Australia. As they navigate a perilous journey filled with unexpected twists and dangerous encounters, they are forced to reckon with their past and the choices that have brought them together. The novel delivers a gripping exploration of friendship, survival, and redemption against a vivid, sunburned backdrop.
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You might enjoy this book if you love gripping crime thrillers filled with suspense and fast-paced action. It might appeal to readers who are drawn to intense cat-and-mouse chases across a rugged landscape, accompanied by strong, intriguing female leads who challenge perceptions and narratives.

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No Country for Girls

An incredibly gripping road trip thriller about two kick-ass heroines on the run from the law with a bag full of gold. Set against the harsh, unforgiving landscape of outback Australia, this is Thelma and Louise for a new generation

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GOLD. THEFT. MURDER. A ROAD TRIP TO DIE FOR. Winner of the Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize
Shortlisted for the CWA New Blood Dagger Award
Shortlisted for the Davitt Award for Best Adult Crime Novel
Shortlisted for the ACWA Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction
Longlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award
Longlisted for the Polari First Book Prize

'An unrelenting page-turner' - CHRIS WHITAKER, author of WE BEGIN AT THE END

'A triumph' - THE i

'The real star is the desolate Outback' - THE TIMES

'Thrilling . . . It left me breathless' - ALEX MARWOOD, author of THE WICKED GIRLS

'Perfectly paced' - SCOTSMAN

'Razor-sharp wit meets pumping action' - FEMI KAYODE, author of LIGHTSEEKERS

'Beautifully done' - LITERARY REVIEW

'A thrilling cross-country chase through remote Australia' - SUNDAY POST

Charlie and Nao are strangers from different sides of the tracks. They should never have met, but one devastating incident binds them together forever.

A man is dead and now they are unwilling accomplices in his murder. There's only one thing to do: hit the road in the victim's twin cab ute, with a bag of stolen gold stashed under the passenger seat.

Suddenly outlaws, Nao and Charlie must make their way across Australia's remote outback using only their wits to survive. They'll do whatever it takes to evade capture and escape with their lives.

Thelma & Louise for a new generation, No Country for Girls is a gritty, twisty road-trip thriller that follows two young women on the run across the harsh, unforgiving landscape of Australia.

What readers are saying about 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'

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No Country for Girls by Emma Styles is a thrilling debut novel praised for its gripping, fast-paced narrative set in the Australian outback. Reviewers highlight its stylish and unrelenting plot, reminiscent of classic road-trip films like Thelma & Louise, with a unique Aussie noir twist. The protagonists are celebrated for their compelling dynamics and resilience, and the book is commended for its evocative depiction of the harsh yet stunning landscape. Emma Styles' storytelling is recognised for its mix of dark humour, tension, and poignant drama, making it a standout in the crime and thriller genre.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751583861

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Emma Styles writes contemporary Australian noir about young women taking on the patriarchy. She grew up on Whadjuk Noongar country in Perth, Western Australia and now lives in London where she was born. Emma has an MA in crime fiction from the University of East Anglia. No Country for Girls is her debut novel; it won the Little, Brown UEA Crime Fiction Award 2020.

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