The Penal Colony
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4.3 • 473 Ratings
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- £2.99
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- £2.99
Publisher Description
It is 1997. The British government now runs island prison colonies to take dangerous offenders from its overcrowded mainland jails.
Among all these colonies, Sert, 25 miles off the north Cornish coast, has the worst reputation. There are no warders. Satellite technology is used to keep the convicts under watch. New arrivals are dumped by helicopter and must learn to survive as best they can. To Sert, one afternoon in July, is brought Anthony John Routledge, sentenced for a sex-murder he did not commit. Routledge knows he is here for ever. And he knows he must quickly forget the rules of civilized life. But not all the islanders are savages. Under the charismatic leadership of one man a community has evolved. A community with harsh and unyielding rules, peopled by resourceful men for whom the hopeless dream of escape may not be so hopeless after all ...
Customer Reviews
A great find!
Picked this up as a freebie as it sounded familiar. However unlike the abysmal movie based on this book, the plot, characters and setting are compelling and intriguing. Worth reading.
The Penal Colony
An enjoyable read
Excellent read
This book encapsulates all the misery of a penal existence with the wonders of mans ingenuity for survival. A hard, thrilling read. Recommend for all survivalists and outdoor types who prefer hardship from the safety of their armchair!!