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Date of Release: March 2002 |
Publisher: Leisure Books |
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It's an old idea - stick a few people in an enclosed space and see how they
react given the situation. Hitchcock did it in "Lifeboat" and "Rope" to great
success and Laymon does it perfectly in Island.
Okay, maybe I'm stretching it a bit...after all, Laymon gives his characters
a whole island to play with, but the premise is still the same. People change
given a certain situation, and they may not be who they seem.
And now, with Leisure providing the first paperback release in the US (a release
that is already topping best seller charts) more and more people will discover
the amazing tale that lies within these covers.
This is Laymon at his best. There's no doubt as to why Island is known as a
Laymon classic. Throw in an exploding boat, a psychotic killer and a few girls
and you've got a fast, sharp thriller. Written partly in diary form, this is
a terrific book that could almost be read in one sitting as the story charges
towards a killer (no pun intended) ending.
The only question left is, was Island based on any holiday resort Laymon had
ever been to?
Coupled with a terrific introduction from Dean Koontz, this is the horror release
of the year so far.
You can't go wrong with Island! Buy your copy today!
