Isolation Island by Louise Minchin

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Isolation Island by Louise Minchin- mystery/thriller

Ten celebrities arrive on an island to participate in a game show- one quite unlike any other. Their “prize” is something they have wished for which could be career or personal based and they are not allowed to ask each other about it- if they do they will forfeit their prize and there will only be one winner. They are guided by a voice through loudspeakers as to what to do and where to go. Failure will result in penance- they are dressed like monks and have no personal belongings- there should be a bag for each of them when they get to their new home. The start is rough and tough and they can't believe what they have got themselves into. When a storm hits and they are trapped in one room for safety, their stories begin to emerge.

I quickly got into this. It’s lovely to see a celebrity with a talent for being an author. This is well written and well thought out and boy! What a premise! It's mainly based around Lauren who is an investigative journalist and wants more information on one of the other contestants who she suspects is not what he portrays to the public. This gives even more of an edgy feel to an edge -of -your- seat read as one thing settles another emerges. A deliciously dark thrill of a read. I very much look forward to more. Loved it.

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