The Poisoned Island : A Novel (Paperback)

from TheLostEntwife

I had really high hopes for The Poisoned Island by Lloyd Shepherd. Some of my most favorite reads involve adventures, ships on the high seas, island mysteries and folklore, and a touch of the supernatural, so you would think that The Poisoned Island would have been a home run. And it came close -...

from agarcia85257

The Poisoned Island by Lloyd Shepherd is a tense atmospheric Victorian Murder mystery. It is well written and deftly plotted. The characters are suited to their time and setting. Shepherd plays the air of English superiority heavily in the interaction with the islanders, even with the crew who ar...

from cathyskye

Once again Lloyd Shepherd has written a deftly plotted and richly detailed book that will bring all your senses to life. Part murder mystery, part social commentary, The Poisoned Island is filled with creepy atmosphere, intriguing characters, and one very puzzling mystery. Although Harriott and H...

from Iudita

I really enjoyed the historical setting in this book which I found very interesting. There were lots of little twists and turns in the story. It is the type of book that requires you to fit together the different pieces of the story which makes for an engaging read.

from lilnursesuhy

5 stars.... This book kept me interested until the end.** I received this book for free as part of a First-Reads promotion.