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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.’

Publisher Review

Your favourite authors are loving The Island 'Kept me awake long after I'd finished reading - terrifyingly good!' Tamsyn Murray '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