Synopsis
*A SUNDAY TIMES PICK OF THE MONTH*
'Agatha Christie, with a thrilling modern twist' DAILY MAIL
'Pacy and tense - I loved it!' CLARE MACKINTOSH
'Superb ... A riveting read' SUNDAY TIMES
'Updates Agatha Christie with contemporary ingenuity' IAN RANKIN
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TEN STRANGERS.
Investigative journalist Lauren never dreamed she'd find herself on a remote Scottish island, in the depths of winter, taking part in the most gruelling reality show ever devised. The last person standing will win the prize of a lifetime, but that's not the only reason Lauren is there.
ONE REMOTE ISLAND.
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.
NOWHERE TO RUN.
When a body is found, it's clear that the game has turned deadly. And with no way off the island until the storm passes, the group have no choice but to play for their lives.
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'Slick, stylish and thoroughly enjoyable' Janice Hallett
'Addictive, dark, and darkly funny, too. This deserves to be huge' Gillian MacAllister
'Gripping, compelling and way more terrifying than any TV reality show' Peter James
'A book to cancel plans for' Closer
'A brilliant read' Bella
'Strictly contestants would stand no chance in this tense mystery' Sun
Publisher information
- Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
- ISBN: 9781035407484
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 26 mm
- Weight: 230g
- Languages: English
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a fast paced high octane read.
A group of celebrities are signed up for a gruelling reality show "Isolation Island". Their every move will be monitored and scrutinised. Among the ten c... READ MORE
a fast paced high octane read.
A group of celebrities are signed up for a gruelling reality show called Isolation Island. Their every move will be monitored and scrutinised by the public... READ MORE
Devoured in 2 sittings!
10 celebrities are competing on a reality television show set in an ancient monastery on a remote Scottish island. However, when someone winds up dead, the... READ MORE
What an Island!
I for one would not want to be a contestant on one of these reality tv shows, no matter that it takes place on a cool isolated island with an abandoned mon... READ MORE
Lost At Sea
Minchin is known as the former co-presenter of BBC Breakfast. It’s a debut novel that makes the same mistakes as all debut novels, but is too chaotically ... READ MORE
Good debut crime book
Lauren Brooks is an investigative journalist who has managed to win a place on the TV reality show Isolation Island. Ten “Celebrities” will be marooned on ... READ MORE
Perfect autumn reading
An atmospheric thriller set on a remote Scottish Island? Sounds like a perfect autumn read.
Celebrity journalist Lauren is hoping to win the prize of he... READ MORE
A tense, atmospheric, creepy read
Ten ‘celebs’ are marooned on an island off the coast of Scotland and must love like monks for 2 weeks
Totally cut off from the mainland, they all have the... READ MORE
Entertaining
‘Very atmospheric and a great plot. Had great fun wondering who the characters may have been loosely based on! However I did pick up the clue to the actual... READ MORE
Highly recommend.
This is one of the best debuts I've ever read. It's absolutely brilliant. Characters are well rounded and the plot was mind blowing. Loved every page and t... READ MORE
Big Brother mixed with I'm a Celeb
In this book we follow Lauren - a somewhat washed up journalist who has essentially ruined her career by chasing one particular story. Then she is offered ... READ MORE
Reality TV can be deadly
The thought of being stranded on a remote island in Scotland has its appeal, right up until you add in several strangers with egos and their own agendas, c... READ MORE
Gripping thriller and a brilliant debut
Isolation Island has such an exciting concept which intrigued me and pulled me in straight away. Ten celebrities have arrived to take part in a gruelling r... READ MORE
Reality TV thriller set on a remote island off SCOTLAND
Welcome to Monk Island, the latest venue for a no-holds-barred reality TV series featuring all kinds of celebrities, from Hollywood royalty to the star of ... READ MORE
A reality TV show with contestants you wouldn’t want to be stranded with!
Ten celebrities have agreed to take part in a gruelling reality survival show, spending two weeks completely alone on a remote Scottish island, in the dept... READ MORE
I was hooked from the beginning
We'll get ten celebraties, a remote Scottish island and two weeks of them trying to survive and win a I'm A Celebrity-esque competetion. I was hooked from ... READ MORE
I hope there is more fiction from Louise.
I really rated this book. I can’t stand reality television but parking my reservations at the door.
This started out like all of the other reality tv show... READ MORE
This surprised me
Ooh this surprised me. I was intrigued by the concept of a reality show for celebs. I love trash TV so knew I would enjoy this in a book.
Everyone has a... READ MORE
Who doesn't love a celeb reality TV show?
I enjoyed this - I mean who doesn't love a celeb reality TV show? And, the first half was just that and definitely my preferred part of the book setting up... READ MORE
Atmospheric Thriller
Wow, for her first mystery novel Lousie Minchen has done the job well. While I'm not a fan of reality type shows, the prologue to Isolation Island had me h... READ MORE
Excellent start for Louise Minchin!
I really enjoyed the story and was very quickly engaged form the start. Much seemed credible as the “celebs” made their way to the island – but trips and t... READ MORE
A page turner!
I very much enjoyed this fast paced thriller with plenty of suspense. Lots of dialogue. The story resembles a darker and at times a bit far fetched version... READ MORE
Unsettling reality show in an inhospitable setting
I think most of us will have watched a reality TV show at some point. They're everywhere these days. Imagine a survival show, ten celebrities on a remote S... READ MORE
Great Book
Surprisingly good. I know that sounds like a bad review but it honestly isn't. I'm not really sure what I was expecting but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lot... READ MORE
A gripping read!
Imagine 'Big Brother' on steroids - would you want to be part of the game? Ten celebs have signed up for a game show, set in a monastery on a deserted isla... READ MORE
Must read
Read the blur, and it seemed right up my alley more for the murder and mystery storyline.
Needing a break from read one particular genre I thought I wou... READ MORE
Isolation island
My review of isolation island i was hooked from the blurb what more do you want a reality tv show a few murders loved it who will survive must read 4 stars... READ MORE
Comeuppance at a pace.
Plenty of punch, with disparate characters to lend stimulation and content. An intriguing unravelling, with a distasteful celebrity getting his comeuppance... READ MORE
Isolation Island
3.5 stars
There are a plethora of "Reality TV" shows on these days so it is probably to be expected that this trend now extends to books. Now, where I hav... READ MORE
Great for fans of reality TV!
Investigative Journalist Lauren Brooks is invited to join nine celebrities to appear on reality TV show ‘Isolation Island’ taking place in a monastery on E... READ MORE
I'm A Celebrity takes a shocking turn
In a new reality TV show, ten celebrities are to spend two weeks living on a remote Scottish island in winter. They all have their own reasons for being th... READ MORE
Enjoyable popcorn thriller
3.5 stars
A highly enjoyable popcorn thriller but I found the characters a little empty. As in, none of them really stood out or jumped off the page.
... READ MORE
Exciting and tense reading!
As someone who loves The Traitors and I'm a Celebrity and other similar programmes, this appealed to me from the offset. And I wasn't disappointed, 10 cele... READ MORE
A fantastic debut!
I was a bit worried about this as I do love Louise presenting the news and I hoped this wasn’t just a new moneymaker for little work.
I am pleased to sa... READ MORE
Good read, quite exciting and some real fear and tension
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book.
This is really pretty good! It's a cross between Big Brother, SAS Who Dares Win ... READ MORE
10 celebrities an isolated island what can go wrong!
10 celebrities, a reality tv show & an old monks settlement on an isolated island in Scotland with not a soul around & no means of getting back to the main... READ MORE
Game show with deaths instead of 'bushtucker'
The modern equivalent of the Roman Circus is the game show, especially celebrities subjected to ‘torture’. Death is not usually on the modern menu. Conte... READ MORE
Excellent
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
A locked in read featuring a Big Brother reality type show but with lots of clever twists.
All the contestants have an en... READ MORE
Locker room murder mystery
Lauren is an investigative journalist Who has become fixated on exposing the Hollywood star who abused her best friend. When she is offered the chance to ... READ MORE
Slow start fast finish thriller
I found the beginning of this book a bit slow but that was probably the need to introduce the individual characters.
Ten celebrities on an isolated, unwel... READ MORE
Very enjoyable read!
"I enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it. The story grips you from the start and has you tense and a little frightened on behalf of the vario... READ MORE
Excellent debut novel
This is my first Louise Minchin book. To be honest I usually stay well away from 'celebrities' who write but I was pleasantly surprised. Isolation Island w... READ MORE
Really Enjoyable
I really enjoyed this book - the reality TV angle was very current and I loved how it built up and up into more of a mystery- and a great ending. Recommend... READ MORE
Fast paced fun!
I have a bit of a love of reality TV and I really enjoyed how this book was a faithful adaptation of that format (but with added murder!)
Despite the mu... READ MORE
Page turner great debut
Ten celebrities meet on a remote Scottish island complete with a monastery ready to begin a new reality show. Each competing for a secret prize of their ow... READ MORE
Amazing debut
4 stars.
What a brilliant debut by Louise Minchin.
The concept, the plot, the characters, the atmosphere, the location.
Everything was brilliant. ... READ MORE
Reality show turns sinister - very entertaining!
10 Celebrities are left on a remote Scottish island in the middle of Winter, to take part in a TV reality 'gameshow'. Their home for the next 2 weeks is an... READ MORE
Great book
I'm not a fan of reality TV but if it were like Isolation island I might be more inclined to give it a watch!!
A Great Whodunit
Whilst not a fan of reality shows, I was intrigued to see what this was about. A good whodunnit in an atmospheric setting.
There’s real a sense of mena... READ MORE
Don't get trapped on Isolation Island
3.5 stars
I was really gripped by the first half of "Isolation Island" by Louise Minchin and read far into the night, which is the sign of a good book. Ho... READ MORE
Exciting, unexpected and pacy!
I really was impressed by this book. Louise is well known as a tv presenter in the UK. The story is set on a remote island so a ‘locked room’ vibe. It’s ab... READ MORE
Great book
Ten celebrities, a remote Scottish island in winter, a reality survival tv show and a production team that appears to be very lax in health and safety.
W... READ MORE
Enjoyable quick read
I have to admit that I am not a big fan of reality TV shows so I wondered how this book would capture my imagination. However I was pleasantly surprised ... READ MORE
A fun summer read
‘I’m a huge fan of Louise Minchin and have enjoyed her non-fiction texts. This debut novel borrows from the world of celebrity reality TV and creates a con... READ MORE
I've my seat on the couch, all ready to start watching, hahaa
There are reality tv shows to suit every taste, from baking (my personal favourite, who doesn't enjoy a tasty cake?) to celebrities completing complex chal... READ MORE
Loved it!
I loved this book. It was based on reality TV and I didn’t expect it to be as good as it was. Full of intrigue, mystery and tension - and the writing was... READ MORE
A good thriller!
A great combination of a thrilling story set amongst reality tv. A great title for the book as the storyline certainly does give off isolation vibes. A gre... READ MORE
Big Brother meets The Traitors meets I'm A Celebrity.
Ten celebrities are brought to a very remote, uninhabited Scottish Island in the depths of a freezing Winter to survive two weeks in a crumbling old Monast... READ MORE
Great debut
For a debut thriller this is really well done: well crafted, an unusual idea for the plot and dialogue that keeps you turning the pages. I hope that Louise... READ MORE
I’m a Celebrity x Traitors = awesome thriller
An atmospheric thriller set on a remote Scottish Island? Sounds like a perfect autumn read.
Celebrity journalist Lauren is hoping to win the prize of he... READ MORE
Great debut Novel
WOW - great concept, celebrity reality TV, remote island setting, so topical and so many crazy twists and turns! Couldn't put it down and the end blew me a... READ MORE
A clever plot twister
Ten celebrities, including a Hollywood superstar, all on an isolated island- what could possibly go wrong? Louise Minchin’s debut thriller is rather good. ... READ MORE
A great whodunit?
10 celebrities left to themselves on a deserted island, no phones, no comforts, no favourite item from home to help. Given robes and hoods to wear, stiff a... READ MORE
Isolation Island by Louise Mitchin
Isolation Island by Louise Minchin is another book about reality tv show, with ten contestants being left on a remote Scottish island in the depths of wint... READ MORE
An addictive thriller
Isolation Island was a highly entertaining thriller – think The Traitors meets I’m a Celebrity on steroids. It’s got the allure of fame coupled with the de... READ MORE
Gripping
This was my first book by this author but will certainly not be my last. The story grips from the outset and I really did not want to put it down at all. T... READ MORE
Great read
It will be the reality show to beat all other reality shows. Ten celebrities left on an isolated island off in Scotland. An island that was once the home o... READ MORE
an excellent read
this is an excellent thriller set in an isolated island in scotland
Engaging thriller
Louise Minchin has written a very atmospheric novel on the currently popular theme of reality TV. I loved the setting - a monastery on a remote Scottish i... READ MORE
Excellent debut thriller, full of twists
‘Big Brother meets The Traitors in this excellent debut thriller from Louise Minchin. A mixed group of celebrities, some more famous than others are left i... READ MORE
An entertaining read
Reality TV is something of a guilty pleasure so I immediately was taken with the idea of this book, which sees a bunch of minor celebs abandoned on an isla... READ MORE
Reality TV thriller set on a remote SCOTTISH ISLAND
3.5*
Welcome to Monk Island, the latest venue for a no-holds-barred reality TV series featuring all kinds of celebrities, from Hollywood royalty to the ... READ MORE
Pulsating Debut
I thoroughly enjoyed this debut from Louise Minchen. Well written and great plot construction. Very atmospheric story with a great selection of characters ... READ MORE
Spooky!
A great debut by Louise Minchin. Not disappointed. The eeriness of the monastery and the storm add to a creepy atmospheric read. Told from one person’s per... READ MORE