First published 1953
Stranded on a remote tropical island, a group of shipwrecked passengers must band together to survive. As they explore the lush but forbidding landscape, they uncover a dark mystery that threatens to tear them apart. Facing dwindling resources and the constant danger of the unknown, the castaways must confront their own fears and distrust to have any hope of escape. At the emotional core of this gripping tale lies the question of how far one will go to stay alive.
Genres: fiction, adventure, mystery, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, isolation
Setting: Tropical Island
Period: 20th-Century
Hardcover · Viking Adult