Phoenix Island

“This action-packed novel (with YA crossover appeal) combines adventure with extreme violence and concerns a young boxer sent to a very special youth boot camp…. When things come to a head, Carl finds that all of his suspicions about the island prove even worse than he thought in this crisply written and imaginative effort. Dixon’s page-turner will keep readers of all ages enthralled. A fast-paced, exciting novel with the promise of future installments.” * Kirkus *“100% great!” * Cemetery Dance Magazine *“An unusual premise makes Dixon’s thriller debut a welcome series kickoff… the pacing and smooth prose will have suspense fans waiting for the next book, as well as the upcoming CBS adaptation, Intelligence.” * Publishers Weekly *“Filled with both menace and heart, Phoenix Island stands out in all the right ways.” – New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr“Lord of the Flies meets Wolverine and Cool Hand Luke. A tribute to the indomitable human spirit that challenges the mob and chooses values over expediency.” – F. Paul Wilson, New York Times bestselling creator of Repairman Jack“Fast-paced and thoroughly engrossing – I could not put it down!” – Lissa Price, international bestselling author of Starters

John Dixon is a former Golden Gloves boxer, youth services caseworker, prison tutor, and middle school English teacher.

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