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A review by nikkisbooknook
The Island by G.N. Smith
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Fiona is still a PC but she is trying to live down the notoriety she received after solving her first murder. She's the nearest available officer to the remote island of Luing when a young child goes missing. She makes it onto the last ferry to the island, just as one of the worst storms in recent memory is about to hit the coast.
Whilst undertaking a search for the youngster, she comes across a stranded boat and is side-tracked into carrying out a marine rescue with the help of some islanders. And that's how Fiona comes across her second murder! Fiona really seems to be jinxed when it comes to water!
Between marine rescues, a missing child, overwrought parents and another murder, Fiona is up against it again. She only has herself, her limited contact with her bestie and their Inspector on the mainland and a few hardy islanders to assist her. She's hard pressed to herd this lot to safety - it's like herding cats! She's also got competing priorities and an Inspector who thinks she's a numpty!
I love that Fiona makes mistakes, just like everyone does in real life. She sometimes makes the wrong choice, leaps to the wrong assumption and trusts people to do the right thing. Again, the remoteness of the island and the storm keeps everyone contained on the island so thankfully she's not haring around all of Argyll looking for her suspect!
I'm invested in Fiona now and want to see how much she can develop and flourish. Will she get over her fear of exams (if so I need pointers myself!)
Whilst undertaking a search for the youngster, she comes across a stranded boat and is side-tracked into carrying out a marine rescue with the help of some islanders. And that's how Fiona comes across her second murder! Fiona really seems to be jinxed when it comes to water!
Between marine rescues, a missing child, overwrought parents and another murder, Fiona is up against it again. She only has herself, her limited contact with her bestie and their Inspector on the mainland and a few hardy islanders to assist her. She's hard pressed to herd this lot to safety - it's like herding cats! She's also got competing priorities and an Inspector who thinks she's a numpty!
I love that Fiona makes mistakes, just like everyone does in real life. She sometimes makes the wrong choice, leaps to the wrong assumption and trusts people to do the right thing. Again, the remoteness of the island and the storm keeps everyone contained on the island so thankfully she's not haring around all of Argyll looking for her suspect!
I'm invested in Fiona now and want to see how much she can develop and flourish. Will she get over her fear of exams (if so I need pointers myself!)