Mark Mosley

Nothing Is What It Seems on Convict Island

Wrongfully convicted. Exiled to an island prison. Survival is only the beginning.

Perfect for fans of action-packed YA thrillers and mystery.


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Nothing Is What It Seems on Convict Island

Jhalon enters his senior year of high school with two simple goals:

But those goals change once he confesses to a crime he didn't commit to keep his brother safe. After he's convicted as an adult, he finds himself in prison surrounded by grown men. Just when he doesn't think things can get any worse, he's shipped to a secret government-owned island run by convicts.

Now, surrounded by adult murderers, Jhalon has two new goals:

To do that, he'll have to figure out who to trust...and who wants to bury him alive!

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Return to Convict Island

Jhalon believed he escaped Convict Island forever. But when he realizes he was exiled for something hidden in his own memories, he discovers the island was only the beginning.

Continue the adventure in Convict Island 2: The Return to Paradise, now available in hardcover, paperback, and eBook.

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Jhalon thought he left Convict Island behind...

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What Readers Are Saying

"As a teacher, I read a lot of Young Adult literature to try to find books that will engage all my students, even my reluctant readers. This book is definitely one that I will be recommending."

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"I adored this book!! So packed full of adventure i couldn’t put it down."

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"My kids are fighting over who gets to read the book next. I am already looking forward to the sequel!!"

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"Really hits the teen fiction target I think the writer was aiming for. Can't wait for what's next."

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"Thanks to an interesting plot, creative characters, smart dialogue and clever twists, this is an easy read that will capture and hold the attention of the reader."

★★★★★ – Amazon Reviewer