Island Of Peril

Storms on the Coral Horizon

When investigative journalist Tom Radcliffe accepts an assignment to document the forgotten ruins of Isla Escondida, he expects sunshine and local lore—and nothing more. But as the battered seaplane skims the cerulean waters in early 1968, a sudden squall splits the sky, forcing an emergency landing on a reef-shrouded cove. Stranded with only a flickering radio and his wits, Tom discovers that the island’s tranquil façade hides centuries of whispered legends: shipwrecked pirates, buried treasure, and a vanished scientific expedition. John Creasey’s evocative prose conjures the roar of tropical thunderstorms, the tang of salt on the air, and the unsettling hush that falls over Tom’s makeshift campsite when night descends.

Shadows Among the Palms

As Tom ventures inland, he encounters Elena Morales—the island’s sole caretaker—whose guarded eyes and cryptic warnings speak of dangers far greater than the storm. Together, they trace a trail of half-buried journals and twisted metal, uncovering clandestine radio transmissions that hint at an escaped convict hiding among the ruins. Each footstep through the jungle reveals booby-trapped pathways and carved stone markers, suggesting that someone has orchestrated their plight. Creasey masterfully weaves tension and intrigue, from whispered conversations beneath swaying palms to the distant cry of nocturnal creatures echoing through the undergrowth.

Race Against the Rising Tide

With the tide creeping higher each hour, Tom and Elena must unlock the island’s final secret—a submerged cavern rumored to hold the expedition’s lost discoveries—before their pursuer closes in. In a heart-pounding climax on a moonlit shoreline, they confront not only the ruthless survivor who has stalked them, but their own doubts about trust and redemption. From perilous cliffside scrambles to desperate midnight swims, Island of Peril is a riveting testament to human courage, the bonds forged in adversity, and the enduring lure of the unknown.

.John Creasey was a prolific British writer whose mastery of suspense and vast body of work—spanning over six hundred novels—made him a titan of mid-20th-century crime and adventure fiction. His unforgettable heroes and richly detailed settings continue to enthrall readers worldwide.