I haven’t read many books set in Tasmania, although to be honest, those that I have read are all mystery/thrillers. This is no different. I enjoyed the wildlife and preservation aspects of the story, and thought it was balanced well between the story and the factual.

I think the pace of the build up might have been a bit slow for me and we were told a lot about the situations and/or characters, but I remained engage and wanted to know the answer to the mystery.

Set on a fictional version of Maria Island, off the coast of Tasmania, this book is a creative “locked room” type of thriller/murder mystery. A group of six tourists along with their two guides become trapped by a storm in an isolated part of uninhabited Marbury Island. When secrets and drama emerge on the first night, the stage is set (literally) for the campers to discover a grisly murder scene the following morning. As the weather continues to keep the authorities away from the scene, each tourist begins to act on their own motivations while Kerrie, the head guide attempts to corral them. When another guest is found dead within the camp, the group chooses to split up to find help, all the while wondering who they can trust and whether the murderer is within their chosen group.
I especially enjoyed the setting of this book because of the information about Tasmania, Maria Island and the wildlife. I found the book to be well written and the thriller aspect had just the right amount of twists for my tastes and wasn’t too over the top. This is one of those books that make the killer and the motives obscure until this person is revealed and then I realize that hints were dropped throughout but the revelation is a nice surprise. Of course, some aspects were unrealistic but that’s to be expected in this type of FICTION. One aspect of the story that bogged me down and distracted me was the protagonists’ untimely musings into their pasts. Some background information is good but sometimes the transitions from the current story to past occurrences was difficult to decipher and interrupted the story.

The set up of this book was well done. Setting the scene, the educational info about the Tasmanian devils. The brief explanations of the live' of Kerry and Brooke. There was a lot of potential for this book to be great. Especially, once you get passed the slow build up. It fell flat in a lot of areas.

This book was fairly decent. There were parts that were really well written and descriptive. I wish we got more of a POV instead of it being an explanation of what's happening. Kerry's POV still included much of Brooke's and vice versa. I would have loved to get more into the drama and the mess. The true emotions of everyone on the island.



I volunteered to read an ARC of this through NetGalley.

This was such a good book. Omg I did not see any of it coming. Definitely an amazing read!!! It was so interested. Omg I would think one way and boom I was completely wrong!!! Never ever seen any of it coming. Great writing love!!!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

I had to DNF this one. I really wanted to like it as the description drew me in. I feel like I just learned about the characters with no development to the story. There was so much info about the characters being thrown at me that I feel wasn’t necessary to the plot.

And what’s with all the American bashing? The constant comments were overkill.

This book is a twisty thriller set in the wilderness of Tasmania, with the Tasmanian Devils playing a prominent role in the story.

First, the positives. I enjoyed the twists in the story, as far fetched as they are. It keeps you guessing right up until the final page. Brooke and Kerry were likeable and relatable characters, and the description of Tasmania was fantastic. The landscape plays as much as role as some of the humans in the story.

I understand that the Devils are an important part of the story but Kerry’s obsession with them became a little tiring as the book went on. The Australian couples on the trip were fairly indistinguishable from each other, which meant I didn’t really care what happened to them. The ending was a little disappointing, with one character in particular who deserved an unhappier ending than what they got.

All in all, an enjoyable book with lots of twists.

I received this DRC from NetGalley.

This kept me engaged to figure out the mystery. I liked some of the resolution, but part of it felt over the top. I also would've liked for reasons why more of the people could have been suspects. Overall, an easy and entertaining read.

good book, such drama, some sadness , some fun, lots of partner swapping and a few deaths. the ending was good , some suspense there, would jane really kill to get the leading roll??who knows!

This book was very different. It was interesting. But I feel like it was missing something for me. I just couldn’t love it as much as I wanted to. I’ll definitely still be recommending this to others!

A well crafted piece of writing where information - Tasmanian Devils - met suspense and mystery
It was a good thriller with a great setting

Loved this thriller, suspense, mystery story. So many twists and turns. The story really keeps you guessing!! I really enjoyed this book!

Devils Island was a fast paced read with mystery in mind. The author weaves her story to take on many twists and turns making you question who really done it.

This one is a slow starter, but does settle in to be a fine thriller. It takes a careful approach to character establishment.

Suspense is ever present in this story. If you love a good mystery, you may enjoy this one. I definitely had several candidates for the culprit but did not arrive on the correct one until almost at the reveal. I recommend this book and would be very interested in other books by this author.

I received an advanced copy from NetGalley.
I liked the setting, plot and twists, and wanted to keep reading to find out what happened. It was a slower paced read, especially in the first half of the book. The information of the wildlife/history was nice, but some of the descriptions of character past events started to feel repetitive.

I received an eARC of this book from netgalley in return for an honest review


this book was okay. the premise was great but the execution left a lot to be desired. the characters are all shallow and our FMCs brooke and kerry are also whiny to the point i was having trouble staying interested. the biggest issue for me though was the amount of twists. it was a bit over the top and unbelievable in the end. I did enjoy the tasmanian devil aspect and wish it had played a bigger role

I loved this book the setting was so interesting and the plot was well fleshed out and engaging and it held your interest till the end .

Rating 3,5

"Six guests embark on a wilderness tour but only two emerge" Devils Island book description and the cover grabbed my attention right away. Kerry, a naturalist guide leads her first tour on Devils Island (a remote Tasmanian Island) after leaving behind her Tasmanian Devil research job. Kerry"s first tour group includes two couples who have been long time friends, Two American college friends that reconnecting after years of estrangement. When guests start disappearing the first night, will Kerry be up to the task to lead her group to safety?

I loved the remote island setting with horrible storm as the backdrop. I found the descriptions of the animals who inhabit the island very informative, especially the Tasmanian Devils. The authors kept up the suspense with secret reveals and twist after twist.

What I didn't love was the ending was a little drawn out.

The target audience for this book: mystery thriller fans who like to be kept guessing, interest in endangered species including Tasmanian Devils, remote island settings and multiple POV's,

I felt like the author wanted this to be an informational book about Tasmanian devils with a thriller combined and felt like it fell short. The story was pretty out there and unrealistic, although it was pretty entertaining.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the eARC.

While the detailed exploration of characters and setting enriches the story, some readers might find it slightly long-winded.

The climax could have been more explosive, given the buildup

Devil’s Island is a delightful blend of horror, mystery, and supernatural elements. It beckons readers to confront their own fears and question the thin veil between the living and the spectral. If you’re ready for a spine-tingling adventure, step ashore on Devil’s Island—you won’t be disappointed.

Remember, dear reader, some secrets are best left buried, but curiosity has a way of unearthing them..