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Crystal Island

Who is Amanda Patters really? What is her actual purpose for sending ten ‘seekers’ to an idyllic but extremely remote Indian Ocean island? Why would anyone want to spend seventy days completely cut off from the world? Through the eyes of her protagonist, Sarah Blake, Gillian Leggat explores life on a remote island which has its fair share of dangers and dramas, explores human nature when it is stripped of all 21st-century conveniences and delves into fundamental questions about life. Good is pitted against evil as two groups with vastly different purposes battle it out for the conquest not only of souls but also of bodies. Which group will ultimately triumph, and at what cost to both the individual ‘seekers’ and the local inhabitants? Will justice prevail? And will any of the characters finally discover the true meaning of life? This thought-provoking original novel will appeal to readers who enjoy surprises as they journey with the characters to search for answers to life’s mysteries.

Gillian Leggat

Gillian Leggat is the prolific author of more than seventy published books. Crystal Island is her fifth title with Austin Macauley. Gillian's career as a writer and English teacher spans many decades. Presently she tutors students preparing for the Cambridge Examinations. She has designed and delivered a variety of writing courses for an adult education centre based in Cape Town, where she lives. She has three adult children and one grandchild. Gillian enjoys attending cultural events, being involved in her local church and walking on the beach.

Austin Macauley Publishers