Deception Island, a sunken volcano, is about to blow – and the scientists studying it need evacuating. It’s a race against time, and nature.

But when they land on the island they find it completely deserted.

As they search for signs of life other strange things start to happen: the radio is cut-off and then their boat disappears…

Deception Island holds many secrets, but Abbie is worried about just one question:

Will she make it off it alive?

Praise for R.S. Burnett:

‘Gripping debut . . . Cracking’ – The Times

‘A gripping, claustrophobic scenario . . . Burnett shows promise’ – Publishers Weekly

‘Immensely exciting and moving, this is adventure fiction of the best sort by a first-time writer who grew up on the Falkland Islands’ – Literary Review

‘Make sure you set aside enough time to read this intense survival thriller, because once you start you won’t want to put it down!’ – Prima

‘Tense, compelling and incredibly atmospheric – the ultimate fight for survival against all the odds. A very impressive debut’ – T M Logan

‘A fast paced and gripping thriller you won’t be able to put down’ – Clare Mackintosh

‘A superb survival thriller from a writer to watch’ – Steve Cavanagh