Paradise lost. A deadly wave. Can ordinary people survive
The First Wave
Paradise lost. A deadly wave. Can ordinary people survive the unthinkable?
When a tsunami strikes Australia's Sunshine Coast, a relaxing day turns into a desperate fight. Amy, Mark, and Nikki face impossible choices and a terrifying reality where the idyllic coast becomes a death trap.
Tsunami
The beach vanished. The ocean roared. And survival was no longer guaranteed.
Amy's morning walk, Mark's haircut, Nikki's workday—ordinary moments shattered when a catastrophic tsunami barrels towards Australia's Sunshine Coast. With precious minutes to act, they must make life-or-death decisions. Amy races for high ground with her children. Mark seeks desperate shelter in a coastal penthouse. Nikki, a meteorologist, battles disbelief to get the warning out.
From the beachfront to the high-rises, the beloved holiday spot becomes a desperate battleground. As the wave crashes down, it's not just the landscape that's transformed – it's the limits of what ordinary people can endure. Can they find the strength to survive when paradise becomes a nightmare?
About the Author
Katherine Franks brings her unique Australian voice to heart-pounding thrillers. In "The First Wave," she transforms the beloved Sunshine Coast into a terrifying disaster zone. This edge-of-your-seat story will make you question how far you'd go to stay alive.
