Book One of the Yip Jones Series
by Selena Reid
Abandoned on a highway in the blistering heat of the Australian Outback, Yip Jones knows her odds of survival are slim. But when she stumbles onto a gruesome crime scene, she discovers something far worse than heat or hunger—a predator that’s been hunting in the shadows, leaving a trail of blood in its wake. Who is killing people in the Outback? Why aren’t the police investigating? And what role do the strange newcomers in town have in the chaos? To uncover the truth, Yip must follow the trail to its deadly end—because in the Outback, the monsters are more than just legend.
Selena Reid is the author of Slipworld Chronicles, a dark urban fantasy series that blends supernatural suspense with emotionally driven storytelling. Their work explores themes of survival, belonging, and the bonds we forge with our chosen families—because even in the darkest times, we don’t have to fight alone.
Inspired by her love of mythology and folklore, Selena Reid wanted to create a series that asked hard questions: What makes someone a monster? Why are heroes always perfect? And what happens when the line between hero and villain begins to blur? Yip Jones isn’t a born fighter. She doesn’t have all the answers, and her first instinct is to run when things get tough. But through wit, resilience, and sheer grit, she becomes the kind of hero readers can root for. Born in Papua New Guinea, Selena has called Australia home since the age of three, and the landscapes of their adopted home inspire much of their storytelling. When not writing, they enjoy visiting museums, nature parks, watching horror movies and collecting books about folklore and mythology.