Minchin, Louise – The Bell Bookshop

Isolation Island

Emma — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

*A SUNDAY TIMES PICK OF THE MONTH*

‘Agatha Christie, with a thrilling modern twist’ DAILY MAIL
‘Pacy and tense – I loved it!’ CLARE MACKINTOSH
‘Superb … A riveting read’ SUNDAY TIMES
‘Updates Agatha Christie with contemporary ingenuity’ IAN RANKIN
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TEN STRANGERS.
Investigative journalist Lauren Taylor never dreamed she’d find herself on a remote Scottish island, in the depths of winter, taking part in the most gruelling reality show ever devised. The last person standing will win the prize of a lifetime, but that’s not the only reason Lauren is there.

ONE REMOTE ISLAND.
With a production team that seems incapable of keeping them safe, a gathering storm and the unrelenting gaze of hidden cameras, the contestants are stretched to the limit as they try to outshine their fellow competitors and hide their darkest secrets.

NOWHERE TO RUN.
When a body is found, it’s clear that the game has turned deadly. And with no way off the island until the storm passes, the group have no choice but to play for their lives.
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‘Slick, stylish and thoroughly enjoyable’ Janice Hallett
‘Addictive, dark, and darkly funny, too. This deserves to be huge’ Gillian MacAllister
‘Gripping, compelling and way more terrifying than any TV reality show’ Peter James
‘A book to cancel plans for’ Closer
‘A brilliant read’ Bella
‘Strictly contestants would stand no chance in this tense mystery’ Sun

Isolation Island

Emma — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

IT’S A PRIZE ANYONE WOULD KILL TO WIN…

Ten celebrities have arrived to take part in a gruelling reality survival show: two weeks completely alone on a remote Scottish island, in the depths of winter. With some careers on the rise, and others whose star is fading, almost everyone has something to play for. But investigative journalist Lauren has one question – what does Hollywood megastar Nate Stirling have to gain by taking part?

With a production team that seems incapable of keeping them safe, a gathering storm and the unrelenting gaze of hidden cameras, the contestants are stretched to the limit as they try to outshine their fellow competitors and hide their darkest secrets.

But when a body is found, it’s clear that the game has become a matter of life and death…

Fearless

Emma — Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

WINNER OF THE PEOPLE’S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024SELECTED FOR THE BBC AND READING AGENCY’S BIG SPORTING READ 2024 SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 – WOMEN’S SPORT WRITING AWARDA WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 – SPORT’Incredibly moving and inspiring’ Gabby Logan‘It’s brilliant – I loved it’ Lorraine Kelly‘Brilliant ? impressive and vividly told’ The Times —JOIN LOUISE MINCHIN ON 17 EXHILARATING ADVENTURES WITH TRAILBLAZING WOMEN WHO ARE BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS, SMASHING RECORDS AND CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES. ‘To get to the heart of who these women are? I decided to do it the way that I know best, by taking part, spending time right beside them to experience the things they love.’Driven to bring more attention to female stories of courage and endeavour, Louise Minchin pushes herself to the extreme and embarks on thrilling endurance adventures with trailblazing women.She freedives under the ice in the dark in Finland with Cath, the first woman to swim a mile in the Antarctic Circle; she cycles across Argentina with Mimi, one of the world’s most famous female endurance runners; and she swims from Alcatraz with Anaya and Mitali, two young sisters who have braved the shark-infested waters over 70 times.With her natural empathy and sense of humour, Louise forms close bonds with 18 incredible women. She explores what drives them and how they find the resilience and determination to go on despite life’s setbacks. Lizzie overcame a life-threatening illness and now paddleboards whilst cleaning up the planet with her community; Rhian set up a charity in the face of grief and fundraises through hikes; and Zee took up rugby alongside her busy nursing career and motherhood.Louise reminds us of the bravery inside us all, and how essential it is to celebrate women’s achievements. Prepare to be touched and inspired by these fearless women.

Fearless

Emma — Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 +0000

‘Incredibly moving and inspiring’ Gabby Logan‘Prepare to be blown away? the most incredible examples of girl power’ Judy Murray OBE‘Louise is such a positive and uplifting presence. Her fearlessness should inspire us all’ Susanna Reid‘A celebration of the strength, power and determination of women’ Giovanna Fletcher—JOIN LOUISE MINCHIN ON 17 EXHILARATING ADVENTURES WITH TRAILBLAZING WOMEN WHO ARE BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS, SMASHING RECORDS AND CHALLENGING STEREOTYPES. ‘To get to the heart of who these women are? I decided to do it the way that I know best, by taking part, spending time right beside them to experience the things they love.’Driven to bring more attention to female stories of courage and endeavour, Louise Minchin pushes herself to the extreme and embarks on thrilling endurance adventures with trailblazing women.She freedives under the ice in the dark in Finland with Cath, the first woman to swim a mile in the Antarctic Circle; she cycles across Argentina with Mimi, one of the world’s most famous female endurance runners; and she swims from Alcatraz with Anaya and Mitali, two young sisters who have braved the shark-infested waters over 70 times.With her natural empathy and sense of humour, Louise forms close bonds with 18 incredible women. She explores what drives them and how they find the resilience and determination to go on despite life’s setbacks. Lizzie overcame a life-threatening illness and now paddleboards whilst cleaning up the planet with her community; Rhian set up a charity in the face of grief and fundraises through hikes; and Zee took up rugby alongside her busy nursing career and motherhood.Louise reminds us of the bravery inside us all, and how essential it is to celebrate women’s achievements. Prepare to be touched and inspired by these fearless women.—‘A truly remarkable collection of stories’ Sir Chris Hoy