Isle Of Savages by T. Briar ~ Review and Giveaway

Posted: April 11, 2019 in giveaways, New Adult, reviews, suspense, thriller
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Isle of Savages by T. Briar

Isle of Savages

by T. Briar

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Publisher:  MuseItUp Publishing (June 15, 2017)
Category: Thriller/Suspense, New Adult, Sub-Human Cannibals
Tour dates: Mar-Apr, 2019
ISBN: 978-1771279277
Available in Print and ebook, 220 pages

Isle of Savages

My Review

I admit, the great cover art was the first thing that peaked my interest in reading Isle Of Savages. I had fun trying to spot all of the jungle creatures and the skull was creepy. The title was a close second. And anything to do with being stranded on an island also pings my radar.

A ruthless captain and his nasty henchman terrorizes a group of students on a chartered sailing trip. A savage storm causes the ship to crash and it might be the groups chance to escape a dangerous outcome. But they might not be the only ones on the island they look to as their safe harbor until they are rescued.

So, the plot might not be that original. And I really couldn’t like any of the characters. But, that doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy the book. I did have fun. Especially over some intense scenes with a great white shark. And once the survivors came face to face with the island’s inhabitants, things got nasty and suspenseful. I imagined the ending would be one of two things and one of those was right. For this reading experience, it worked just fine.

Isle Of Savages was fun and I’d recommend it if you aren’t looking for something too serious or in depth. And I would like to read more by the author.

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Synopsis

Eleven souls are shipwrecked on an island teeming with sub-human cannibals. Who will survive to tell the tale?

On July 20, 20— a charter school’s sponsored sail from San Diego to Hawaii hits a reef during a violent storm. Sixteen souls abandon ship. Nine students, along with the hated captain and first mate, wash up on what they believe is a deserted island.

Separated into three groups by circumstance and mutual distrust, treachery and death lurk for all. Over the course of a single day, one student betrays all the others. Another drowns. Two others get ambushed by a great white shark. And, like falling dominoes, the captain, first mate, and six students fall prey to a tribe of bloodthirsty cannibals.

In the face of almost certain death, who will escape the isle of savages to tell the tale?

Praise for Isle Of Savages

“Freaking Amazing! This books was such a wild ride from page one. So many twists and turns that you just can’t figure out what the hell is going to happen next! It was so hard to put down and very, very well written.  I am very picky with the books I read, I know I say that a lot, but it’s true. This book met every single one of my expectations and then some.

With the characters, you either really felt for them, or you held seething hatred for them. It was like the main characters couldn’t seem to catch a break and the villains of the story kept getting a leg up. It was driving me crazy! I was found yelling at my kindle, cursing, clenching my fists, all because this story was so easy to get into! In fact, it was hard NOT to!

This is not a happy story, by any means. There is so much death and destruction and it’s written in great detail. So if you get wigged out easily, this might not be the book for you. Me, I love this kind of stuff. The blood, the gore, the chaos, this book had it all! Definitely 5 out of 5 stars for me!”- Amanda, Rabid Readers Book Blog

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About Author T. Briar

Briar spent his formative years in the treacherous worlds of The Savage Sword of Conan, The Warlord, and Jonah Hex comics. So he’s been fascinated with action adventure stories for most of his life. From there, he eventually discovered Jack London, Louis L’amour and Jack Higgins. These days he’s devouring thriller novels by James Rollins, Clive Cussler and a host of other adventure writers.

This led him to start writing at an early age and he didn’t stop until he saw his name in print. Although, it wasn’t in the thriller genre. Not at first. But it was always a given that he’d eventually write and publish a thriller. It just took him a few extra years to get around to it.

He lives in South Georgia with his wonderful wife of 25 years.

Purchase links:

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Isle Of Savages on Netgalley

For those who can’t join the tour but would like to review the book, the ebook is  available to download on Net Galley.  It is available from February 11-May 11th. Click HERE to request your copy.

Giveaway

This giveaway is for 3 winners choice of one print or ebook copy of the book. Print is open to the U.S. only and ebook is available worldwide. This giveaway ends May 10, 2019, midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter onlly.

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Comments
  1. Sub-human cannibals, OMGosh how gruesome . . . totally piques my reading interest. Love the almost-there skull on the cover!

  2. Beware Of The Reader says:

    Excellent honest review Laura! So you had a good time but it’s not a really deep read. And yes the art on the cover with the stylized skull is great!

    • fuonlyknew says:

      It was one of those that you went along for the ride. I had fun. And the cover is great. Lots to see if your look closely.

  3. teddyrose1 says:

    I’m glad you enjoyed ‘Isle of Savages’.

  4. I’m glad you still had fun while reading this book. Sorry you didn’t like the characters. I always find it hard to like a book when the characters just don’t really work me.
    Very interesting cover though!

    • fuonlyknew says:

      It doesn’t usually bother me when I can’t really like characters, especially in horror. You know someone is going to die.

  5. I love that cover art and the title certainly jumps out at me. I’m not sure I’ll love it if you gave it just three stars but I’ll maybe add it to wishlist anyway!

    • fuonlyknew says:

      I didn’t really like any of the characters. Just giving you a heads up for deciding on it. I know I let things slide about characters more than you do:)

  6. I love the cover image, but I think reading this story would terrify me!! I am a wuss!

  7. Donna Jacoby says:

    Everyone has a story and this one sounds interesting. Thank you for the giveaway!

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