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Island Life [Kindle Edition]

William Meikle (Author)
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Phillip Tomasso for Bookbrowser.com

Hard to put down, difficult to forget, Meikle weaves a nightmarish story that leaves me wanting more.

Paula Heuschkel for The Modoc Record

....draws the reader in, weaving a tightly spun web of folklore, horror, and suspense from which there is no escape.
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 335 KB
  • Print Length: 245 pages
  • Publisher: Dark Regions Press (17 Mar 2010)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B003CYKQY6
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #78,258 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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A group of archaeology students unearth a long buried secret on a tiny Scottish Island. Meikle's second novel sends chills down the spine as the islanders succumb, one by one, to the ancient evil that has been awakened. The story has the feel of a Lovecraft tale, and Meikle holds your attention as the plot unfolds.

Meikle has a horror trilogy in the works, and needless to say my advance order has been submitted.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Imagine if you will a remote and idyllic Scottish Island in the midst of summer. Drawn here by commitment to a chosen profession you are quickly captivated by the local charm and indigenous beauty of both isle and natives alike. Eventually stranded not only by the weather but "something" else, your senses start to explore the boundary between reality and insanity. Watch that lighthouse up ahead. Next stop, William Meikles imagination.

Fortunately, that can be a very disturbing place indeed and with "Island Life" he captures the splendour and serenity of offshore Scotland and paints a tranquil picture of residential life before weaving in the discordant tones of the bizarre. He tells the story through the varied eyes of his characters, rendering a different perspective of the main events of the book. As always the plot is enthralling and resplendent with the characters appealing and realistic. That's one of the things about Meikle, he doesn't just write about any old Tom, Dick or Harry.

So, if you want to understand the pitfalls of a publican's life or the true perils of coastal navigation then grab a copy of "Island Life" and enjoy a long and treacherous climb up the cliff face of sanity.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Meikle beautifully captures the image of an isolated, Scottish island and the quiet pace of life before the peace is so harshly interrupted.
The story starts off slow at first, introducing us to the characters and is told from multiple points of view, including Sam, an ageing sheepdog. Such a focus on characters is reminiscent of Stephen King. One of King's best attributes as a writer is his ability to portray the people in his stories so vividly. Meikle has the same talent. Once the attacks begin the story really gets going and we read on with trepidation, hoping for Anne's rescue and old Tom's safety.

What exactly are these loathsome, deformed monsters and what have they been doing deep inside the mound? The book delves back thousands of years into the past to explain their origin.

An enjoyable read with likeable characters, not to be taken too seriously
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