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WINNER OF THE PORTSMOUTH BOOK AWARD FOR LONGER NOVELS 2022SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIMEFEST AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2021WINNER OF THE WARWICKSHIRE YEAR 9 BOOK AWARDS 2021SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUDLEY CHILDRENS BOOK AWARD 2021
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Lost meets The Hunger Games in this thrilling young adult novel from C.L. Taylor, the Sunday Times and million-copy bestselling author.
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Welcome to The Island.
Where your worst fears are about to come true
It was supposed to be the perfect holiday: a week-long trip for six teenage friends on a remote tropical island.
But when their guide dies of a stroke leaving them stranded, the trip of a lifetime turns into a nightmare.
Because someone on the island knows each of the groups worst fears. And one by one, theyre becoming a reality.
Seven days in paradise. A deadly secret.
Who will make it off the island alive?
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Readers love C. L. Taylors gripping YA novels:
'What a fabulous storyline. A heart-popping, fast-paced page-turner from start to finish.'
'A cracking, well-informed and interesting storyline. Simply excellent. C.L. Taylor has done it again!'
'A brilliant step into the YA world.'
'From the beginning I was hooked. Twists and turns really pull you in and you find yourself on a roller coaster ride of emotions.'
'I was gripped from start to finish!'
'The concept was brilliant; I really loved the twist turns and tension. Brilliantly written and a delight to read.'
In this long-listed social fiction, C.L. Taylor masterfully weaves themes of friendship and suspense, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The Island, a top short-listed thriller, explores the depths of human feelings in a high-stakes environment.
For fans of Tm Logan (The Holiday), B. A. Paris (The Guest), Lisa Jewell (31 Dream Street), K.L. Slater (Message Deleted), and Claire Mcgowan (Let Me In).