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In The Island by Catherine Cooper, a group of friends reunites for a luxurious holiday on a remote island paradise. However, their idyllic trip soon turns sinister as secrets from the past begin to emerge, revealing tensions and mistrust. The book intricately weaves suspense and psychological twists, keeping readers on edge as the group confronts the dangers lurking in paradise.
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You might enjoy this thrilling mystery if you love stories filled with suspense, unexpected twists, and vivid settings. Set on a remote island, this gripping tale explores dark secrets and complex relationships, keeping you hooked until the last page. Perfect for fans of intense psychological dramas and crime thrillers.

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The Island

The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller!

'I adored this twisty thriller... Thoroughly entertaining - I'd love to see this on our TV screens!' PRIMA Book of the Month

The perfect escape, or the perfect trap?

a gripping psychological thriller from the Sunday Times bestselling author of THE CHALET

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The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller!

‘I adored this twisty thriller… Thoroughly entertaining – I’d love to see this on our TV screens!’ PRIMA Book of the Month

The perfect escape, or the perfect trap?

When a select group of influencers and journalists receive an exclusive invitation to a luxury resort in the Maldives, it seems like the ultimate press trip.

But when the island is cut off during a storm and people start dying, it looks like someone has murder in mind.

Are the guests really who they seem to be, or does each one of them have a secret to hide? Something they would kill for?

Lose yourself in the latest twisty page-turner from the queen of glamorous crime, Catherine Cooper.

Love for The Island:

‘An eerily perfect location but paradise turns into a claustrophobic nightmare … An absolute page-turner’ Michelle Frances

‘Cooper’s darkest, most devious thriller yet. Utterly unputdownable!’ A.A. Chaudhuri

'I love Catherine Cooper's wonderfully twisty destination mysteries. Appointment reading in my thriller calendar' Barnaby Walter

Fizzing with tension – I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough’ Lucy Martin

‘The queen of luxurious crime does it again! I was totally gripped throughout’ Sophie Flynn

‘Murder has never been so glamorous! … fast, thrilling, fun’ Barbara Copperthwaite

‘My favourite Catherine Cooper read yet! An absolute page-turner of a thriller’ JM Hewitt

‘A great cast of characters … a fantastic luxury beach setting and a twisty plot all make for a fabulous read’ Joy Kluver

‘It is the ultimate beach read – I loved it!’ Emily Freud

'Skulduggery, secrets and sly ways to bump someone off … fasten your seatbelt for your visit to The Island. It's going to be a thrilling, bumpy ride!' Penny Batchelor

‘Luxury, murder and 90's nostalgia, The Island has it all! An addictive page turner with a fast-moving plot and brilliant cast of nefarious characters’ Sarah Clarke-Wareham

‘I inhaled The Island. This is Catherine Cooper’s best yet! … I dare you to pick it up and try to put it down before you’re finished’ Rachel Wolf

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Island by Catherine Cooper is praised for its entertaining and gripping storyline with numerous suspects and characters you may love to hate. It's described as slick, brilliantly escapist, and an ideal destination thriller that keeps you guessing with its clever plot and surprising twists.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008497323

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Catherine Cooper is a freelance journalist writing for many national newspapers and magazines, specialising in travel. Most recently she has written several ski pieces for the Guardian and is currently compiling a 50 best family holidays round up for the Telegraph. She also makes regular appearances as a talking head on daytime TV. She lives in France with her husband and two teenage children, and is a keen skier.

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