Kindle Price: $9.99

Save $7.96 (44%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Alicia Gael
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Murder on Castaway Island Kindle Edition

by Alicia Gael (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 37 ratings
See all formats and editions

On a cloudless summer day, ghostwriter Phyl Long and educator Virgie Campbell meet as they wait for a private boat to Castaway Island. The attraction between the two is immediate, as is the excitement of a relaxing weekend getting to know each other. But once they arrive on the island, Phyl and Virgie discover things aren’t what they should be. After meeting the other guests, they realize the staff are confused, there’s no Wi-Fi, and the phone coverage is spotty. And there’s no way to leave the island.

A charged accusation. A death. Another death, and then another…and another… As their fellow island occupants are murdered one by one, Phyl and Virgie realize their only hope of escaping is to work together to unmask the killer. But how does each know that the other isn’t using their budding romance as cover for a very twisted plan?

Read An Excerpt
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    207 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    January 25, 2024
  5. File size
    4135 KB
  6. Page Flip
    Enabled
  7. Word Wise
    Enabled
  8. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  9. See all details
Next page
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CS71Z5JC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bella Books (January 25, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 25, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4135 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 207 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 37 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Alicia Gael

Alicia Gael

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Alicia Gael (she/her) has a Creative Writing Certificate from UC San Diego Extension, a master’s in criminology from CSU Fresno, is a graduate of the Golden Crown Literary Society’s writing academy and is a member of the Coastal Dunes chapter of the California Writers Club. She is also a retired probation officer and criminal justice professor. Her short stories have been published in, The Bangalore Review (Deception) and The Quiet Reader (No Time For Stories.) The first chapter of her yet to be completed historical fiction novel, The Journey, was published in the 2022 CA Writer’s Literary Review anthology.

When not writing, you’ll find her reading, kayaking, or playing the ukulele. She lives near the California central coast with her wife Donna.

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
37 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

J M Ripley
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this Sapphic retelling of an Agatha Christie classic
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
Verified Purchase
I have always loved Agatha Christie and was delighted to find this sapphic version of one of the more memorable Christie novels. Of course, I made a comparison between Gael's version and Christie's version. And, obviously, it's not exactly the same because it is the present day, and the characters are all women. And, that's what makes this unique and a worthy novel in its own right.
Gael does an excellent job of creating great characters, dare I say it, even better than the great Christie. And it's the characters that make this book intriguing and one that I just couldn't put down.
My knowing the original version inside and out didn't take away from Castaway Island. Gael's female characters made it a page turner.
Helpful
 Report
shadokat
4.0 out of 5 stars simple mystery
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
Verified Purchase
This is a simple but interesting mystery. The writing style is plain but conveys enough description to advance the plot and keep the reader interested. This book would be perfect to read on a rainy weekend or as a lazy beach read.
Helpful
 Report
Chloe Flanagan
5.0 out of 5 stars Clever and Suspenseful
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
Verified Purchase
When eight seemingly unconnected strangers are summoned to a secluded island, each has a unique reason for coming. Little do they know that the real reason is murder.

Murder on Castaway Island is a clever and suspenseful reimagining of an Agatha Christie classic set in contemporary times and with Sapphic characters. The mystery sparkles in this setting thanks to compelling characters and heart-pounding suspense.

Whether or not you’re a Christie fan, this exciting whodunnit will keep you turning the pages long into the night then force you to sleep with a light on when you finally get to sleep!
Helpful
 Report
Eddi Milstead Keller
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
Verified Purchase
I got hooked on murder mysteries when I started reading Agatha Christie books after I had my first baby. She's now 52 so that was a very long time ago. This reminded me of those books. I love trying to figure out who did it and my favorite books are the ones I get wrong. But I'm not wrong very often. This one was easy, I figured it out pretty early. And I was sure I was right all the way up to the moment the person I picked was murdered! And that made me love this book even more! It keeps you guessing and what more could you want? There are a lot of characters to keep track of which would be hard for an older mind, like mine, if the author hadn't added a list of names and short bio for each in the beginning.
I am looking forward to her next book!
Helpful
 Report
Siege
4.0 out of 5 stars Bought from the publisher ‹Bella Books
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024
I'm new to reading and prefer romance to mystery. This said, I watched the movie, And Then There Were None in 1989 and was curious what a sapphic version of the Agatha Christie story would be like. I'm glad I decided to broaden my horizons because I absolutely loved this novel. I felt more for the characters in Alicia's book than I did for the characters in the movie and I was rooting for Phyl and Virgie to escape death. Not saying they did. I wouldn't dare throw out spoilers, but I will say the two women have great chemistry and sleuth skills, making this wonderful WhoDunIt a page turner.
Helpful
 Report
L. Poverny
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fun Thriller
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
Verified Purchase
This twist on an Agatha Christie mystery is a fun, fast paced read. With good character development and an easy reference list at the beginning you are soon engrossed in a tale of who done it. For mystery lovers this is not to be missed.
Helpful
 Report
dadopotato
5.0 out of 5 stars Made me happy and wanting more.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
Verified Purchase
This mystery was so much fun to read. I loved the characters and the sprinkling of clues throughout the story. The writing is clear and descriptive and made following the storyline of each “castaway” easy. I tried to savor the chapters so that I did not finish too quickly. Thanks for sharing your imagination with us!
Helpful
 Report
Margaret
5.0 out of 5 stars What a page turner!
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2024
Verified Purchase
Alicia Gael's first novel is an engaging read that keeps you guessing. Great characters (including a few I loved to hate!), exciting twists, and a mysterious backdrop made it hard to put this book down. I will 110% purchase her next release!
Helpful
 Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report