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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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.'