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Phoenix Island John Dixon Books

Synopsis: Carl, a young troubled teen who has been found guilty of another assault charge is sent off to a military style boot camp called Phoenix Island. His need to punish bullies has finally landed him in this hell. These drill instructors seem to use any means necessary to get these cadets to change their delinquent ways. As the weeks go by on the island the cadets learn that there may be more going on here than just helping troubled teens. They realize that the "Old Man" is building an army at any means necessary, beatings, severe punishment, even murder. Carl must figure out a way to save his friends and himself and escape the island before he too is killed.

My Review: Two words - Page turner. This author has a way of writing scenes so vivid you actually feel like you are there. There is a fight scene between Carl and Parker that I started reading before work one morning and I was so involved in the story I was late to work. Literally could not put the book down. I heard there was a review where a woman actually gagged reading one of the scenes, yes there were bugs involved but how well does a scene need to be written that it makes someone actually gag? To me that is fantastic writing.

Somehow before the book was even released to the public the idea behind the book was picked up by CBS for a TV show called Intelligence. While I have only seen the first episode of the show these two storied are only slightly related, they are quite different from each other. It's a shame because I think the book would make a better movie than just just using the concept of the chip implant as the show uses. I'm looking at you Ridley Scott to make some moves here...

I have had the pleasure of conversing with John over email and Facebook the last few weeks and look forward to one day meeting him in person. He is currently working on the sequel to Phoenix Island now called Devil's Pocket. You can bet that I will add that book to the top of my "to read" pile. I look forward to reading more of his work in the future.

My rating: 9
Pages: 320
Author website: [...]


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Phoenix Island John Dixon Books Reviews

Carl Freeman, who was orphaned at a young age and is in the foster care system, has earned success in the boxing ring. However, his fists repeatedly get him into trouble because he beats up bullies when they refuse to stop tormenting their victims. A judge sentences him to Phoenix Island, a remote island in the Pacific, that turns out to be a military-style boot camp for teenage orphans. The vicious drill sergeants aren’t the only ones to fear – some of Carl's fellow inmates are horrific, too. Carl uncovers some secrets, and realizes that the only way to survive is to escape.

“Phoenix Island” reminds me of the “Escape from Furnace” series by Alexander Gordon Smith. The story is intensely riveting and at times disturbing. Dixon does a great job making the setting come alive -- it is easy to visualize. The fight scenes are described in vivid detail, and seem realistic. There is a lot of violence, but no foul language.
There are likeable characters as well as sadistic villains.
In PHOENIX ISLAND, John Dixon creates a brutal world where boot camp and prison are twisted into an amalgam where there is no hope, justice, or mercy.

Carl is a wounded, haunted 16 year old boy with a good heart, and filled with a sense of justice and rightness—which is his strength and downfall. Even though Carl has a short temper and acts first without thinking, I liked him. Who doesn’t admire a person that stands up to bullies, no matter how the odds are stacked against him.

There was a lot I liked about this book. First there is there is the mystery of Phoenix Island and what it’s true purpose is. Carl’s backstory about his parents was heartrending and Dixon did a wonderful job conveying that. There’s a touch of romance giving Carl a little hope and something possibly to look forward to. Then there’s his first fight at the boot camp which gripped me. I didn't even realize I was holding my breath until it was over. I was impressed how Dixon wrote fight scenes, they were realistic, brutal, and you really couldn’t tell if Carl would win them.

PHOENIX ISLAND is a well plotted thriller that delves into self discovery and the coming of age a young man who is searching for his purpose in life. I enjoyed reading it and look forward to the sequel.
Synopsis Carl, a young troubled teen who has been found guilty of another assault charge is sent off to a military style boot camp called Phoenix Island. His need to punish bullies has finally landed him in this hell. These drill instructors seem to use any means necessary to get these cadets to change their delinquent ways. As the weeks go by on the island the cadets learn that there may be more going on here than just helping troubled teens. They realize that the "Old Man" is building an army at any means necessary, beatings, severe punishment, even murder. Carl must figure out a way to save his friends and himself and escape the island before he too is killed.

My Review Two words - Page turner. This author has a way of writing scenes so vivid you actually feel like you are there. There is a fight scene between Carl and Parker that I started reading before work one morning and I was so involved in the story I was late to work. Literally could not put the book down. I heard there was a review where a woman actually gagged reading one of the scenes, yes there were bugs involved but how well does a scene need to be written that it makes someone actually gag? To me that is fantastic writing.

Somehow before the book was even released to the public the idea behind the book was picked up by CBS for a TV show called Intelligence. While I have only seen the first episode of the show these two storied are only slightly related, they are quite different from each other. It's a shame because I think the book would make a better movie than just just using the concept of the chip implant as the show uses. I'm looking at you Ridley Scott to make some moves here...

I have had the pleasure of conversing with John over email and Facebook the last few weeks and look forward to one day meeting him in person. He is currently working on the sequel to Phoenix Island now called Devil's Pocket. You can bet that I will add that book to the top of my "to read" pile. I look forward to reading more of his work in the future.

My rating 9
Pages 320
Author website [...]