Ep 84: You Never See the Shark: Holly Craig on Find Me
Nov 2, 2026 · 46 min · 9 segments
Three years missing. Two sisters searching. And something in the forest that doesn’t want to be found. In this episode, Leanne and Chelle talk with Holly Craig about her new novel *Find Me*, an…
Three years missing. Two sisters searching. And something in the forest that doesn’t want to be found. In this episode, Leanne and Chelle talk with Holly Craig about her new novel *Find Me*, an eerie, atmospheric thriller set in the Tasmanian wilderness. When Pete vanishes on Mount Mercy, the official search is called off within weeks. Three years later, their mother’s dying wish brings estranged sisters Hallie and Gertie back to the mountain to find him. Their first stop is the Peakers, a secretive commune who were the last people to see Pete alive. “The minute you see that monster or that person or whoever, that dread just diminishes straight away. So it’s best to leave it right to the end.” — Holly Craig Holly tells us how she set out to write something creepier than her earlier thrillers, with creepy forest horror music playing on YouTube the whole time. She also explains why her partner’s observation about *Jaws* shaped the book: the scariest thing is that you never see the shark. We talk about why Tasmania’s remoteness, ancient trees and local folklore made it the perfect setting. And we hear how Holly’s agent suggested she write about sisters instead of a couple, because sisters “trigger each other all the way through your life.” Chelle admits she read the climax alone at night, surrounded by windows. Leanne’s 12-year-old banned any more read-alouds after *that* giggle scene. Don’t let the spooky vibe put you off if horror isn’t usually your thing. There’s mystery, grief, a touch of romance, and a twist we didn’t see coming. **About Holly Craig** Holly Craig grew up on boats and on Rottnest Island off the West Australian coast. That setting inspired her number one bestselling debut, *The Shallows*, and her second novel, *The Rip*. She’s also the author of the Audible Original *Mayday*. Holly is a former English teacher and now runs The Write Club, which she describes as Australia’s biggest writing community, helping women write their novels for publication. Her next novel is due out next year. \* Website: https://hollycraig.com/ \* Instagram: @hollycraigauthor \* The Write Club: https://hollycraig.com/the-write-club/ \* Buy the book: Simon & Schuster Love talking books with authors like Holly? Join the Between The Lines Book Club to read along with us, meet authors at live events, and connect with a community of readers who see reading as self-care. BOOK MY SPOT This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit betweenthelinesaustralia.substack.com
Three years missing. Two sisters searching. And something in the forest that doesn’t want to be found. In this episode, Leanne and Chelle talk with Holly Craig about her new novel *Find Me*, an…
