Island of Fog (Book 1) [Paperback]

Keith Robinson (Author)

Book Description

A fantasy novel for readers 9 years and up, but suitable for all ages. Atmospheric and mysterious, ISLAND OF FOG is the story of eight children living in a dismal, perpetually foggy community on an island just off the north east coast of America. Increasing curiosity leads these 12-year-olds to question what lies "Out There" beyond the fog. Is the world really as dead as their parents insist? Are they truly the last surviving humans on the planet? Or are the children the subject of a dark scientific experiment? When the friends begin to experience frightening physical changes, they realize that their parents are keeping secrets. And when a stranger arrives on the island, it seems clear that the world beyond the fog can't be as dead as they've been led to believe. Convinced of a conspiracy, the children resolve to find out the truth once and for all... and discover a secret far greater than they could have imagined.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I love it! The story is interesting throughout, and builds nicely to a reasonable explanation for all mysteries. Congratulations on a fine juvenile novel. --Piers Anthony's July 2009 Newsletter

This is a well written sci-fi novel. There is that 'it could happen' quality that you find in Dean Koontz novels. The suspense works and doesn't frustrate the reader. It makes you want to read the next installment! --Writer's Digest

About the Author

Keith Robinson is a self-employed website designer with a wife, daughter, and four cats. Originally from England, he moved to the United States in 2001 where he now resides in the sticks of Chickamauga, Georgia. Apart from writing, he collects young adult and children's books. He has a bookshelf crammed full of secondhand hardbacks of varying authors from the 1940s-1960s, in particular those he grew up with in the UK. He owns EnidBlyton.net and is webmaster of EnidBlytonSociety.co.uk, both dedicated to the great author. Visit UnearthlyTales.com for more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Unearthly Tales (April 24, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 098439060X
• ISBN-13: 978-0984390601
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,672,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Keith Robinson is a writer of fantasy fiction for middle grade readers and young adults. His ISLAND OF FOG series has received extremely positive feedback from readers of all ages, including Piers Anthony (best-selling author of the Magic of Xanth series).

There are now four books in the series, with more to come:

#1 ISLAND OF FOG
#2 LABYRINTH OF FIRE
#3 MOUNTAIN OF WHISPERS
#4 LAKE OF SPIRITS

Visit UnearthlyTales.com for more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally good children's book from a talented and imaginative author, November 23, 2009

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Laura Canning "Airstrip One Publications" (Belfast, Ireland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Island of Fog (Paperback)

I've been meaning to review Island of Fog for some time, since reading it a few months ago. I've also been lucky enough to get a sneak preview of the sequel, Labyrinth of Fire, which is also a brilliant read. Keith Robinson creates a very believable, witty, action-packed world on the 'Island of Fog', where Hal and his friends have grown up without seeing sunlight and where they seem to be isolated from the outside world. When Hal and his friend Robbie find a hole in the forest the fog is apparently coming out of, the mystery starts. But not only do they have to deal with the idea of the fog and whether their parents have been lying to them all this time, they and their classmates also seem to be physically changing into different creatures...

The link between the changes, the fog and why the children and their parents are effectively marooned on the small island all becomes clear as the story hurtles on at breakneck pace. This is a superb book for children, with plenty of action, mystery and humour as well as great characterisation of Hal and his friends, and a very detailed plot that will keep any reader involved with the story. Hal is one of the most likeable characters I have met in children's fiction, and the reader will feel involved with him right to the end.

The best thing about Island of Fog is that it's only the first of a series. Hal and his friends solve the mystery in this book, but that only leads to more questions, and more action in the sequel Labyrinth of Fire. Both are truly excellent books for young people in the best tradition of children's fiction - I'll be buying anything else Keith Robinson writes.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars loved it, January 17, 2012

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leslie - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Island of Fog (Kindle Edition)

i purchased this book for myself 1st to make sure it was a alright for my 12 year old son to read.. i loved it! couldn't put it down.. im happy to say my son sat and spent ALL of his free time reading it, then came and asked, or should i say begged for the other books in the set.. i believe getting a 12 year old to give up all his free time willingly is all i need to say.. so im just about to buy the other 3 books in this set..

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent addition to the young adult library., November 21, 2011

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Smash86 (Chatsworth, Ga) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Island of Fog (Book 1) (Paperback)

I read a lot of young adult fantasy. I've been through all of Harry Potter and Percy Jackson and numerous others. I worked in the children's department of a Barnes and Noble, so I'm familiar with several that I haven't even read. The entire Island of Fog series deserves a place on those shelves. I have a special spot for them on mine, now. They are fantastic books with great characters and a gripping plot that is both mysterious and exciting. If you're a fan of the genre, than these books are a must read.