The Island

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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WINNER OF THE PORTSMOUTH BOOK AWARD FOR LONGER NOVELS 2022
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WESSEX AMAZING BOOK AWARD 2023
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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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.'

Reviews

Your favourite authors are loving The Island

‘Kept me awake long after I’d finished reading – terrifyingly good!’ Tamsyn Murray

‘Completely gripping’ Bella

‘A fantastic YA tale with a claustrophobic setting and a cast of characters who each have something to hide. I couldn’t put it down’ Chris McDonald

Praise for The Treatment:

‘This gripping book will keep you hooked, whatever your age.’ Fabulous magazine

‘A truly heart-pounding page turner for young adults, with a brilliant climax.’ New! magazine

‘Suspense, suspicion and sinister secrets abound in this accomplished YA debut.’ Lovereading.co.uk

‘Creepy, chilling and thrilling – The Treatment will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last sentence.' Tamsyn Murray, author of Instructions for a Second-Hand Heart.

‘A gripping look into a nightmare future.’ Caroline Green author of Dark Ride

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.