Castaway on the Isle of Devils by Elisabeth Carson-Williams

A historical thriller laced with Shakespearean twists, Castaway on the Isle of Devils by Elisabeth Carson-Williams is an exceptional tale of murder and madness at the unknown edge of the New World. After embarking on a life-changing journey to the Jamestowne colony, Alice and her parents find themselves storm-tossed onto a mysterious island with the surly and superstitious crew of the Sea Venture, the ship that inspired Shakespeare’s The Tempest. As rations dwindle and tempers flare, the vicious side of survival is revealed, and Alice must find courage and companionship within her hellish new reality. Meticulous storytelling, immersive historical detail, and a compelling young protagonist make this neatly penned novel a rare combination of page-turning and intellectually rich, skillfully crossing the boundaries of young adult and literary adventure fiction.