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The Rip Kindle Edition

by Holly Craig (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 530 ratings
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"A fun, rapid fire thriller crammed full of domestic drama. Unputdownable.” —John Marrs

Luxury villas on hot white sand, views for miles over turquoise water.

Flawless hostess Penny gathers guests to an island for her husband’s birthday celebrations. But she soon regrets inviting self-obsessed Eloise…When a child vanishes on the night of the party, their perfect island weekend is ripped apart.

Even paradise harbours murky secrets…

Has he been taken? Has he drowned? In the panic to find any trace, Penny casts about for someone to blame—even if that person is her own daughter, Rosie.

Even clear waters descend to pitch black…

But it’s not the first time Rosie’s been attacked by her mother. And it’s not the first time she’s turned to Eloise for support. As the sun beats down and dark secrets rise to the surface, can they find the missing child before it’s too late—or will this sudden disappearance endanger them all?

…and someone among them knows the whole shocking truth.

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“A fun, rapid fire thriller crammed full of domestic drama. Unputdownable.” —John Marrs

“The Rip is a page turner in the truest sense. A nail-biting thriller, with a dramatic edge, Craig takes you in the minds and lives of its protagonists, before ramping up the suspense amid secrets, lies and shocking revelations. Brilliant.” —Nicole Madigan, author of Obsession

“An electrifying page turner with a setting to die for. I loved it!” —Tess Woods, author of Love at First Flight

“Another five star book from Holly Craig.” —Paula Johnston, author of The Lies She Told

“Holly grabs the reader by throat in her new thriller, The Rip, and doesn’t let go. A page turner that will make you think twice about a holiday in paradise.” —Kerryn Maine, author of Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder

“The Rip dragged me in from the first page and caught me in its current of non-stop tension and suspense.” —Sarah Ochs, author of The Dive

“The Rip is a taut thriller charged with nail-biting suspense…This is a must-read.” —Josh Kemp, author of Banjawarn

About the Author

Holly Craig lives on the Western Australian coast. She spent her childhood on boats and on Rottnest Island, inspiring her novel The Rip, and her first #1 bestselling novel, The Shallows. The beach and river were her playground and have shaped the settings in her novels. Holly is an English teacher and now teaches adults how to write their novels, preparing their manuscripts for publication. She also co-hosts a podcast, Off The Page, which focuses on the highs and lows of author life.

You can follow Holly on her website: www.hollycraig.com, Instagram: @hollycraigauthor, and Twitter: @HolCraigAuthor.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C78KXT7V
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas & Mercer (February 20, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 20, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3319 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 354 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1662508182
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 530 ratings

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
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Alden Park
5.0 out of 5 stars Twisty
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2024
I did not expect to get attached to this book like I did. Basically a bunch of rich people go to an island to neglect their kids, get it on, and indulge in all their desires.
And of course something bad happens, as it does.
Penny is a mean girl who feels like she is superior to Eloise because she seduces her husband, or some crap. She also judges her son's birth mother. I LOVE to hate her.
Eloise is a sexy insta mommy. She is also a mean girl. She hates the little adopted boy. Like all rich people she has no compassion. I am 35 and no longer sex.y:" STFU. 35 is peak sexy. She is the epitome of toxic perfectionism and Utah culture really. I was reading and trying to decide which of these women I hate more. It was delicious.
You have to read this.
I want to read about 100 more of these.
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Amber C Breski
4.0 out of 5 stars The Rip
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
I was first introduced to Holly Craig over the Summer when I read her first book, The Shallows. Instantly, I fell in love with her style of writing and could not wait to read more by her.

The Rip did not disappoint. From the very beginning, Craig draws in the reader and makes him/her want to know more. The characters are great and add so much to the story. And the description of the setting makes the reader feel as if he/she is right there on the beach. The Rip’s plot was unique and one I have not encountered before. With this being a thriller, I would have liked more twists and turns, but that did not take away from the book at all for me. I throughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to all thriller lovers.

Holly Craig is becoming a favorite author of mine, and I cannot wait to read more of her work in the future.
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Terry in Maine
3.0 out of 5 stars A slow read.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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Had a hard time getting in to the story. The characters were confusing to me and I had to keep looking back to figure out who was who. The very end picked up a little and by then I knew who most of the characters were but it was too little too late. Felt like a chore to keep reading it and didn't feel like the ending was worth the effort.
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Hannelore
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2024
Wow, this was a nail bitter! Even though I didn't really like the two main female characters, I couldn't stop reading and had to remind myself to breathe.
Set on an island off the coast of Australia, these two women were mentally a mess and couldn't stand each other, until one of their kids disappears. Even then their relationship is tenuous; both have such low self esteem, a background they're hiding and are on the verge of a mental breakdown, but present a totally different face to the world.
Brilliant read, highly recommended ... just as good as her previous book The Shallows.
Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the eARC.
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Dani Corvans
4.0 out of 5 stars Will keep you on your toes!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
Thank you NetGalley and Thomas & Mercer for the copy of this eARC. I enjoyed the twists and turns presented in this book and how it kept me on my toes. Too often, thriller/mysteries can be predictable but The Rip had me guessing until the ‘big reveal’ at the end. While it was a bit slow at the beginning, it quickly picked up the pace and had me hooked to figure out what happened to the missing child. The main characters, Penny and Eloise, had interesting back stories and more in common than they realized. Their back stories added to the twists and turns presented throughout the book and shed light on their behaviors. I recommend this book for anyone who enjoys a good mystery and doesn’t mind alternate perspectives from different characters.
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Lidz
5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
Holly Craig is becoming my new go to author for an absolute thrill ride! The Rip was a slow burn; getting us acquainted with the families converging on Rottnest Island. I had a hard time empathizing and even liking any of them. Penny, the perfect mother... Eloise the substance abusing influencer... also perfect mother. Their husbands and children. When one of the kids disappears Eloise joins forces with Penny's daughter Rose to find the child. Loved every minute
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
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Was very wordy causing me to speed read through parts which I don’t like to do when reading a novel.
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Mandy White (mandylovestoread)
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect escape read
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
This is first book I have read set on Rottnest Island, off the coast of WA, Australia. It sounds like a stunning place. For the characters in The Rip, it is meant to be safe place for a family holiday. But when one of the kids go missing, it becomes anything but.

The deep dark secrets soon threaten to be exposed while they frantically search for the missing boy. How could he go missing? Has he wandered off and fallen into the water? Or did somebody take him? All will be revealed as you read this page turning thriller that I read on my flight over to Fiji. It was the perfect escape read.
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Bairn64
5.0 out of 5 stars Great back story to this book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 14, 2024
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Loved this book as it kept you in suspense right up until the end. Can't wait to read more from this author.
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Lisa Matheson
5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars - The Rip by Holly Craig
Reviewed in Australia on March 14, 2024
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"Even Paradise harbours murky secrets..."

Rottensest Island, W.A - a sandy, low-lying island formed on a base of aeolianate limestone. A protective nature reserve with its beautiful white sany beaches & home of the happiest marcrpod, the Quokka.

SYNOPSIS

The Rip delves into the intricate dynamics of female relationships, envy, & the haunting allure of other people's lives. Set against the remote backdrop of Rottnest Island, the story follows two women of seemingly disparate sensibilities whose lives intersect in the wake of a child's disappearance.

Yet nobody saw a thing.

Oh Holly, you had me at The Shallows now this! l can't wait for what the future holds for u, especially with titles😆

This was such an easy binge read. I had to contain myself as l did this as a BR. Time & chapters just slipped away. Opps!

The chapters are short.
Just when I thought I had figured out the mystery, another twist.

l loved how each character had their own secrets.Even though Eloise was cunning, she was my fav.

The fondness between Scott & Eloise over a coffee and crossiant breakfast- heart explosions!

🏝 It's about:
the perfect location of a perfect party,
a child going missing,
insecurities,
yearning to be loved,
shame & blame " maybe l can't be the perfect mother all the time,"
toxic relationships,
poor choices,
poor parenting choices,
making wrongs rights,
betrayal,
jealousy,
Deceitfulness,
trauma " lve gone through rushes of adrenaline, crippling fear, to this - a block of emotions. I think it's the only way the mind can cope with trauma, "
& a hell of a lot more.

So, hold on tight until the last page is all I can say. It's intense, & the ending l did not see coming ! This was one of my most anticipated reads for 2024. lt did not disappoint. LOVED it!

❓️Have you ever met a Quokka

Thank you so much, @all_of_our_books, for hosting this fantastic BR with @lilyraiti @bookish_tk
@lucybellebookworm @theloopyknot_
@renzoreads @pages.playlists.polishes @emiliesbookshelf @amz__reads @bookworm.shutterbug .

What a blast!

Such a well written mystery!
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3.0 out of 5 stars No Island paradise in this story
Reviewed in Australia on April 25, 2024
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This was a different book to The Shallows. This was darker and more sinister. The way it looked at relationships and family and what different people see as 'perfect' was unsettling at times. The not so nice pasts of the two main characters, Penny and Eloise, consumed their lives and stained their outlook, their current relationships. Always looking over their shoulders, afraid of who they might see. What a horrible way to live.

I found the animosity between Penny and Eloise and the references to their pasts a bit repetitive at times.

This was a good story, but I enjoyed The Shallows a lot more.
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Mil Belle
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best!
Reviewed in Australia on February 23, 2024
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Amazing! Thrilling! Unique!
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D. A. Collinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2024
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I loved this book. Couldn’t put it down. Unusual story line. Left with a little bit of mystery at the end
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