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The Island

By: Adrian McKinty
Narrated by: Mela Lee
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Chain comes a pulse-pounding thriller about a family that must face their darkest fears—and deepest secrets—when they go on the run for their lives.

“Extraordinary.”T. J. Newman, New York Times bestselling author of Falling

"You'll never go on vacation the same way again."—Don Winslow, New York Times bestselling author of City On Fire

IT WAS JUST SUPPOSED TO BE A FAMILY VACATION.

A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT CHANGED EVERYTHING.

YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE CAPABLE OF UNTIL THEY COME FOR YOUR FAMILY.

After moving from a small country town to Seattle, Heather Baxter marries Tom, a widowed doctor with a young son and teenage daughter. A working vacation overseas seems like the perfect way to bring the new family together, but once they’re deep in the Australian outback, the jet-lagged and exhausted kids are so over their new mom.

When they discover remote Dutch Island, off-limits to outside visitors, the family talks their way onto the ferry, taking a chance on an adventure far from the reach of iPhones and Instagram.

But as soon as they set foot on the island, which is run by a tightly knit clan of locals, everything feels wrong. Then a shocking accident propels the Baxters from an unsettling situation into an absolute nightmare.

When Heather and the kids are separated from Tom, they are forced to escape alone, seconds ahead of their pursuers.

Now it’s up to Heather to save herself and the kids, even though they don’t trust her, the harsh bushland is filled with danger, and the locals want her dead.

Heather has been underestimated her entire life, but she knows that only she can bring her family home again and become the mother the children desperately need, even if it means doing the unthinkable to keep them all alive.

SOON TO BE A HULU ORIGINAL SERIES

“Gripping and unpredictable. No one does high-stakes tension like McKinty . . . Prepare to be hooked.”—Sarah Pearse

“A haunting masterpiece.”Steve Cavanagh

“McKinty has written another irresistible and pulse-pounding thriller about the surprising places evil hides and just how far we’ll go for those we love.”—Karin Slaughter

©2022 Adrian McKinty (P)2022 Little, Brown & Company
Crime Thrillers Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Island Fiction Exciting
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Critic reviews

"Deliverance meets The Road Warrior in this harrowing survival thriller . . . McKinty is a master of suspense."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Expertly choreographed and breathlessly exciting . . . both the peril and the family are like no other. The Chain was McKinty’s breakthrough novel and this one could be every bit as big.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Wow, this book left me breathless and on the edge of my seat from the very first page—this is thriller writing of a high order. Gripping and unpredictable, prepare to be hooked and pumped full of adrenaline as McKinty deftly weaves a compulsively readable plot with characters that you are rooting for. No one does high- stakes tension like McKinty. Put The Island at the top of your TBR—you won’t regret it.”—Sarah Pearse, New York Times bestselling author of The Sanatorium

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Love Adrian McKinty

I have read all of McKinty’s books and I think he is one of the best thriller writers around. The Island is no exception. I prefer his stories set in Northern Ireland but this had an interesting blend of what seemed to be an old Irish clan and one families struggle to survive. The tension slowly builds and then keeps up nonstop until the end of the story. Because of this I read the book in a day and a half. If you are looking for a new thriller that has an interesting blend this is the book for you. We

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So much action

This book is exhausting! Do not read before going to sleep your adrenal will be working overtime!

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So good. So thrilling.

I loved this book. Not sure why anyone said anything about the narration. I thought it was great. The characters were well thought out and you cared about them. The plot was well rounded too. One of the best listens of the year for me. It’s so cinematic!

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Edge of My Seat

This book had no dull moments. I couldn’t stop listening, and the suspense was crazy. Could definitely see this becoming a movie.

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More graphic than needed

First, I'm a big McKinty fan. But this one is far fetched and graphic. Couldn't finish it.

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It ended too soon

This is a great story. As with any book I really enjoy, I wish it had been another couple of hours.
If you loved The Chain, you will love The Island. It’s an original idea, great character development, and twists til the end

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Great Thriller

Loved this book. Very suspensful and it moved right along. I would definitely recommend it if you like thrillers!

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Graphic

Some chapters too gory and graphic But all in all a very suspenseful. Sind effects were good in some chapters

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It’s McKinty!

As above it’s another McKinty audiobook and it did not disappoint! What is up next?

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I really enjoyed this audiobook. Initially, the narrator was a little annoying, but I got used to it and it was no longer a problem. As far as the story, do you have to suspend your disbelief at times? Well, yes, but even so, there was good action and the story kept my attention. I’m glad I purchased it.

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