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The Castaways
- Narrated by: Jess Nesling, Helen Phillips
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
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The Castaways
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Summary
*A major TV series starring Sheridan Smith with Paramount+*
A SECRET BEACH.
A HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME.
WISH YOU WERE HERE?
THINK AGAIN…
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‘We’re tipping it as one of 2021’s best reads’ Marie Claire
‘Totally addictive, clever and atmospheric’ Erin Kelly
‘Tense, unnerving and emotional’ C. L. Taylor
‘Packed full of intrigue’ Heidi Perks
You wake on a beautiful, remote island.
Sparkling blue seas, golden sunsets, barely a footprint in the sand.
Yet this is no ordinary escape.
Next to the wreck of a plane, a stranger paces. Another sharpens a knife, scoring a list of the dead onto a palm tree. Others watch from the shadows of a campfire – all with untold stories, and closely-guarded secrets…
This is no ordinary holiday.
This is no ordinary island.
This is no ordinary beach read.
Gripping, twisty and full of sun-soaked atmosphere, THE CASTAWAYS will whisk you far away to the island – and never let you go.
Everyone’s talking about the hottest thriller for 2021:
‘Wow… Beautifully paced, tense and twisty’ B A Paris
‘A twisty, wonderful heartfelt story about sibling love, this is the author’s best yet’ Prima
‘A beautifully written, emotional and intelligent thriller. Full of atmosphere and tension as well as brilliantly drawn characters that I cared about. I loved it!’ Claire Douglas
‘The Castaways is a genuine page-turner – a taut, utterly compelling tale that will make you wonder just how far you’d be willing to go to find out the truth’ T M Logan
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Critic reviews
‘Beautifully written, we’re tipping it as one of 2021’s best reads’ MARIE CLAIRE
‘Totally addictive, clever and atmospheric. It’s a rare thriller that melts your heart as well as it keeps you turning the pages’ ERIN KELLY
‘The Castaways is a genuine page-turner – a taut, utterly compelling tale’ T M LOGAN
‘This is pure, indulgent summer escapism – an exotic, suspense-filled adventure packed with island peril, high drama, colourful characters and a tropical atmosphere steeped in menace’ EMMA STONEX
‘Packed full of intrigue and beautifully imagined characters, it has to be on everyone’s reading list this summer’ HEIDI PERKS
‘A tense, unnerving and emotional psychological thriller’ C. L. TAYLOR
‘Wow, what a great story! Beautifully paced, tense and twisty, I enjoyed it so much’ B. A. PARIS
‘This deft thriller is as emotionally intelligent on the complex dynamic between sisters as it is compulsive. I stayed up way too late to finish it’ KATE RIORDAN
‘A breathtaking thriller that makes for a compulsive read, while offering an unflinching look at who we are when no one is watching’ LISA BALLANTYNE
‘A compulsive fast-paced thriller with atmosphere and heart that takes you away into a different world’ KATE HAMER
'I absolutely LOVED The Castaways! The setting, the simmering tension, the intrigue and mystery, it was all so vivid and brilliantly written’ KAREN HAMILTON
‘It has everything you want from a compelling thriller – it's smart, tense and addictive, keeping you turning the pages to the unpredictable conclusion. . . the setting was stunning’ DEBBIE HOWELLS
‘Such a pacy, absorbing read, I gobbled it up’ MEL MCGRATH
‘Gripping and twisty . . . lovely writing and great tension!’ ANSTEY HARRIS
‘Deeply emotional and tense . . . It is, simply, pitch-perfect’ JULIE CLARK
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- Jo
- 03-05-22
An easy read
The story had some strong elements, but did not quite deliver on its promise. However, I was drawn in enough to want to hear what happened in the end. In terms of the actual performance, the 2 narrators did not sound like they'd been brought up in the same family, the voice of the Erin, the younger sister was a bit grating, but not enough to make me stop listening. Worth half a credit....i.e wait for it on a 2 for 1 offer!
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- Debi
- 03-01-22
Good
This was a good story, and I enjoyed the overall premise. I thought the narration was great and I could feel the pain and love between the two sisters. The story in parts did remind me of the TV series 'Lost" as the stories all came together
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- Sapphira
- 28-08-23
Great holiday thriller
A great holiday thriller, perfect for reading on the beach. The author has a knack for really delving deep into sister relationships in her books.
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- Shona
- 20-10-21
Very enjoyable sad when finished
Loved this book! Narrators were easy to listen to and added to the story. Excellent.
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- El.
- 28-11-22
Good story - unnecessary excessive swearing
We enjoyed the plot. There's mystery not only in the main plot but also around each character. The performance is really good so it makes up for what lacks in the story at times.
Keeps you guessing.
We found the constant swearing irritating. One character swearing is understandable, but there's far too much in this book and it really is unnecessary at times. It did spoil for my husband and I.
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- Hollybear
- 02-06-22
You won’t regret listening to this story
The story had me gripped from the start right until the last sentence. Great characters
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- Becki Goldsby
- 17-11-22
A brilliant book!
A great book full of twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through!
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- Laura Larcombe
- 10-12-21
Great start, disappointing end
I enjoyed the majority of this story, especially Lori's chapters. I was really looking forward to finding out how it ended but was slightly disappointed. Both narrators did a great job though.
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- Paul
- 06-04-21
AN INCREDIBLE LISTEN!
This book will suck you in right from the start and keep you on your toes right until the last words.
Brilliantly written - I would be surprised if this isn’t turned into a movie! I enjoyed it so much I listened to it in 2 days.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-08-21
good story disappointing ending
enjoyed this book but was disappointed with the ending it felt unreal. but i still would recommend to everyone
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