The Island

WINNER OF THE PORTSMOUTH BOOK AWARD FOR LONGER NOVELS 2022
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIMEFEST AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2021
WINNER OF THE WARWICKSHIRE YEAR 9 BOOK AWARDS 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUDLEY CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD 2021
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About the author

C.L. Taylor is a Sunday Times bestselling author. Her psychological thrillers have sold over a million copies in the UK alone, been translated into over twenty languages, and optioned for television. Her 2019 novel, Sleep, was a Richard and Judy pick. C.L. Taylor lives in Bristol with her partner and son.

Summary

WINNER OF THE PORTSMOUTH BOOK AWARD FOR LONGER NOVELS 2022
SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIMEFEST AWARD FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL FOR YOUNG ADULTS 2021
WINNER OF THE WARWICKSHIRE YEAR 9 BOOK AWARDS 2021
SHORTLISTED FOR THE DUDLEY CHILDREN’S 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 group’s worst fears. And one by one, they’re 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. Taylor’s 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.'

Foreword

The addictive new YA thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE GUILTY COUPLE to read in autumn 2022

Product details

• Authors: C L TAYLOR, C L Taylor, C. L. Taylor, C.L. Taylor
• Publisher: Harlequin (UK)
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9780008240592
• ISBN: 978-0-00-824059-2
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Young people's books from 12 years of age; Thailand, English, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Coming of Age, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / Contemporary, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, 21st Century, Relating to adolescence / teenage years, Crime & mystery fiction (Children's / Teenage), Thrillers (Children's / Teenage), c 2010 to c 2020, c 2010 to c 2019, Interest age: from c 12 years, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Thrillers & Suspense / General, c 2020 to c 2029, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense, Children’s / Teenage: Crime & mystery fiction