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Stranded by a freak storm, siblings Josie and Eli are left alone on the remote Stone's Throw Island. As the island’s air fills with undead and ghostly presence, they discover that the only way to survive is to uncover the tragic history of the island during World War II and confront the dark forces that have been unleashed.
The story blends supernatural horror with the mystery of the island’s past, weaving themes of revenge, survival, and the haunting memories left behind by the war. In the cold, isolated setting of Maine, the children must confront the shadows of history to escape the terrors that surround them.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Dan Poblocki
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