Book Review - Isolation Island by Louise Minchin - #HolidayReading Cyprus

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Title: Isolation Island

Author: Louise Minchin

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley 

Publisher: Headline

Publication Date: 12th September 2024

Rating: 5 Stars

IT'S A PRIZE ANYONE WOULD KILL TO WIN...

Ten celebrities have arrived to take part in a gruelling reality survival show: two weeks completely alone on a remote Scottish island, in the depths of winter. With some careers on the rise, and others whose star is fading, almost everyone has something to play for. But investigative journalist Lauren has one question - what does Hollywood megastar Nate Stirling have to gain by taking part?

With a production team that seems incapable of keeping them safe, a gathering storm and the unrelenting gaze of hidden cameras, the contestants are stretched to the limit as they try to outshine their fellow competitors and hide their darkest secrets.

But when a body is found, it's clear that the game has become a matter of life and death...

Wow, was totally hooked on this book, and literally couldn't move from my sunbed once I was into it. 

I had to know what would be happening next, and somehow didn't see the final reveals coming. 

I am absolutely loving this new trend of thrillers et in remote locations combined with reality tv programmes. 

The setting is this instance is a run down monastery on a remote Scottish Island and although the basic premise of the game is rather familiar feeling, it's a fabulously claustrophobic and tense book as things start to go wrong almost immediately. 

You are never completely sure what will happen next, and I incredibly gripped by the action. 

With a cast of characters that on the whole I warmed to, I really couldn't get my head around just what might be happening. 

Thoroughly enjoyed every page of this and will definitely be looking out for more books from this author in the future. 

Thank you to Headline and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.