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Paradise Island
Paradise Island
Paradise Island
J. L. Manning
Their new island holds a great secret. Josh and Anna have always dreamed of escaping their humdrum life by traveling to a tropical paradise. When a credit card company grants their wish in a contest, the two can't contain their excitement, inviting their friends to join them in creating a resort on their fantastic prize--a small, uninhabited, undeveloped island in the Pacific. But what's in store isn't what they expected. When they arrive on the island, everything seems perfect. They find the perfect spot for housing, a hot spring in a cave that will make a fabulous sauna, and a glorious beach. Soon they're on their way to achieving their dream and living out their retirement in paradise. As they develop the island, though, strange and bewildering incidents begin to occur, causing Josh and Anna to finally question their luck. What's the real story behind the island gift? The new inhabitants find themselves frightened yet excited at the mystery of the unexplainable events unfolding around them. Can they discover the unbelievable secret and solve the mystery to maintain their getaway? Come on an intriguing, exhilarating, suspenseful adventure to Paradise Island in J. L. Manning's newest book.

Book Details

Genre: 

  • Fiction

Age Level: 

  • 12 and up
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Paradise Island Summery By: Ellie Johandes This book starts when Josh and Anna win an island through a credit card company contest. They then proceed to build a small resort with huts, a sauna, and a pool at the top of the volcano. Most of the workers they hire are scared off by strange events that occur around the trees. The first guests arrive and encounter tree spirits. WARNING: I HAD TO FORCE MYSELF TO READ THIS BOOK! It was that boring.

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