{"title":"Kenneth Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003eKenneth Cook, an acclaimed Australian author, has left an indelible mark on the world of literature with his gripping storytelling and evocative settings. His works often delve into the darker sides of human nature, set against the backdrop of the harsh and unforgiving Australian landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncluded in our collection are notable titles such as \u003cem\u003eFear is the Rider\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWake In Fright\u003c\/em\u003e. These novels exemplify Cook's masterful ability to weave tension and suspense, captivating readers with narratives that linger long after the final page. Cook's exploration of psychological depth and survival instincts offers a compelling reading experience that resonates with both Australian and international audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time fan of Kenneth Cook or discovering his work for the first time, his narratives are certain to provide a profound reading journey. Explore our selection to immerse yourself in Cook's vivid storytelling, characterised by its unique blend of thrilling plots and atmospheric settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wake-in-fright-by-kenneth-cook-9781921922169","title":"Wake In Fright","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe controller stood back. 'Right,' he said. 'Spin 'em!' The man flipped the piece of wood and the coins spun up into the air above his head and dropped down onto the carpet. There was silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWake in Fright\u003c\/em\u003e tells the tale of John Grant's journey into an alcoholic, sexual, and spiritual nightmare. It is the original and the greatest outback horror story. Bundanyabba and its citizens will forever haunt its readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534300500204,"sku":"9781921922169","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7632813482872.jpg?v=1749423430"},{"product_id":"fear-is-the-rider-by-kenneth-cook-9781925240856","title":"Fear is the Rider","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA young man driving from Sydney to Adelaide for work decides to take a short detour into the desert. He turns his hatchback onto a notoriously dangerous track that bisects uninhabited stone-covered flats. Out there, under the baking sun, people can die within hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe's not far along the road when a distraught young woman stumbles from the scrub and flags him down. A journalist from Sydney, she has just escaped the clutches of an inexplicable, terrifying creature. Now this desert-dwelling creature has her jeep. Her axe. And her scent...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFear is the Rider\u003c\/em\u003e by Kenneth Cook delivers a gripping tale of survival and fear in the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the Australian desert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670598996204,"sku":"9781925240856","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12733893482873.jpg?v=1752776157"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kenneth-cook.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}