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The Rising

A devastating cold case. A town on edge. Trust no one.
Brief Description
In a town scarred by floodwaters, the past refuses to stay buried. When a catastrophic flood rips through the rural town of Birradurra, a shocking cold case is discovered. Unearthed from the mud are the skeletal remains of a baby. Shaken by this and haunted by... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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In a town scarred by floodwaters, the past refuses to stay buried.

When a catastrophic flood rips through the rural town of Birradurra, a shocking cold case is discovered. Unearthed from the mud are the skeletal remains of a baby.

Shaken by this and haunted by her traumatic past, journalist Bec Carter is consumed with getting justice for the victim.

But when her friend Harry, who vowed to help with the investigation, vanishes in violent circumstances, authorities look to Bec for answers.

Now the prime suspect in Harry’s disappearance, Bec must fight to clear her name and uncover the facts before another flood hits.

But nothing is straightforward, and someone will do anything to keep the past from resurfacing.

Twisty, atmospheric and utterly gripping, The Rising is a heart-stopping thriller where every secret comes with a cost β€” and some truths are better left hidden.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781764392525

Publisher: Ventura Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Ventura Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Whitney Fitzsimmons is an award winning broadcast journalist and well-known TV news presenter across Australia and Asia. Whitney spent over a decade at the ABC hosting a wide variety of programs including the 7pm News, Business Today, Lateline Business, The Drum and Weekend Breakfast. Whitney was awarded the prestigious Jefferson Fellowship from the East West Centre at the University of Hawaii and a fellowship with the Asia Pacific Journalism Centre. She has a Masters in Journalism from University of Technology Sydney and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre & Performance from Western Sydney University. The Rising is Whitney’s debut novel.

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