{"product_id":"the-island-9781662526329","title":"The Island","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dream holiday. You'd die to be there.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou are offered the getaway of a lifetime on a remote island with a group of strangers. Things have been difficult recently, so you jump at the chance to swim under the summer sun, explore the peaceful woodlands and return to an elegant hotel for a glorious dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the boat pulls into the harbour, you're surrounded by crystal-clear water and soon you are alone. Just the peace and quiet you were promised. No phone signal, no internet... no way to call for help. \u003cb\u003eBut nothing will go wrong in paradise, right?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a huge summer storm rolls towards the island, everyone is starting to realise the secrets they've been hiding for years seem to have followed them here. \u003cb\u003eAnd you are no different.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThen one of your group disappears. His body washes up in the picture-postcard harbour, and it's clearly no accident. Can you get out alive?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller Paul Finch, \u003ci\u003eThe Island\u003c\/i\u003e is an utterly gripping thriller that will have your pulse pounding as you race through the pages! Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware and Lucy Clarke.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying about Paul Finch: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eWowzer!!\u003c\/b\u003e... An \u003cb\u003eedge of your seat breathless\u003c\/b\u003e thriller!... \u003cb\u003eUnputdownable\u003c\/b\u003e, a real reading treat.' Amazon Reviewer, \u003cb\u003e5 stars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eFlaming brilliant!!!\u003c\/b\u003e Unputdownable if that's a word!!!... \u003cb\u003eWow, wow, wow.\u003c\/b\u003e My heart was \u003cb\u003eracing\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003cb\u003eCouldn't do anything until I'd finished it.\u003c\/b\u003e' Amazon Reviewer, \u003cb\u003e5 stars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eGripping and Fantastic!!!\u003c\/b\u003e... Gripped right from the start. \u003cb\u003eI couldn't put this book down for love nor money.\u003c\/b\u003e' Amazon Reviewer, \u003cb\u003e5 stars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Amazing! \u003cb\u003eWOW!\u003c\/b\u003e...I found myself \u003cb\u003egasping out loud\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003cb\u003eJust perfect.\u003c\/b\u003e' Amazon Reviewer, \u003cb\u003e5 stars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eRockets along\u003c\/b\u003e at one heck of a pace... Real \u003cb\u003eedge of the seat\u003c\/b\u003e suspense... Absolutely superb--\u003cb\u003equite literally took my breath away!\u003c\/b\u003e' Amazon Reviewer, \u003cb\u003e5 stars\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFinch, Paul:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003ePaul Finch is a number one eBook bestseller and a top-ten \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller. He first worked as a policeman in the north-west of England and then as a journalist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis writing career commenced with episodes of the hit television drama \u003ci\u003eThe Bill\u003c\/i\u003e, and since then, he has written extensively in the horror, fantasy, historical epic and sci-fi genres, including for \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a two-time winner of the British Fantasy Award and a recipient of the International Horror Guild Award. However, Paul is probably best known for his dark crime thriller novels, including the Heckenburg and Clayburn series. In this capacity, he has twice been shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Dagger Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Island\u003c\/i\u003e is Paul's first novel for Thomas \u0026amp; Mercer, and is based on an idea he had while holidaying in the south-west of England. At the time he was contemplating new, different locations in which to set his action thrillers rather than the more familiar inner city, and suddenly found that the answer lay in front of him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul lives in Lancashire with his wife and business partner, Cathy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thomas \u0026 Mercer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51572439810322,"sku":"9781662526329","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2dc430a5-3fe8-4852-a2f8-ca9a3a92a4e3.jpg?v=1755861501","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-island-9781662526329","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}