THE ISLAND - a novel

Kerri King

Summary

"Evocative. Twisted. I was swept away by this story of one man's desperate attempt to save his wife from the power of a mysterious island. I was intoxicated by this book. It will leave you believing in magic in all its dark, glorious, and other worldly forms."—Julie Sarkissian, author of Dear Lucy
 
"A haunting contemporary gothic, The Island is a compelling journey blurring the line between fact and fairytale. Atmospheric, suspenseful, and raw, it kept me turning pages long into the night."—AK Nevermore, award winning author of The Price of Talent Series
 
"Fantasy readers who like stories of discovery, mermaids, and surprises that alter perceptions of reality will relish the speculative nature of The Island, which delves into many watery realms of possibility."—Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review 
 
An island of artists, beholden to a discovery.A fantastical plunge into the mysteries of the sea.
 
THE ISLAND tells the story of a man desperate to find his wife, lost somewhere on a strange island. Deeper into his search, Mack entrusts the artistic guests of a charming hermitage, a place that will soon reveal its dark secrets.

Available since: 03/19/2025.

Print length: 275 pages.

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