Sins Of The Stranded: A Psychological Thriller

by Sabrina Wade

Never accept an invitation if you don’t know who it’s from.

Seven Strangers, One Island of Secrets, no way to escape.

When Maddy receives an invitation for a luxurious day tour of the Florida Keys, it seems like the perfect retreat.

But when she wakes up stranded on a deserted island with six other people, with no memory of how they got there, their hopes of paradise turn to dread.

Soon, cryptic letters appear, each hinting at a dark secret from their past—a sin they thought was buried.

With each passing day, the tension builds as they realize someone is watching, holding them accountable for the sins they thought were left behind.

Accusations fly, alliances shift, and paranoia grows as they search the island for a possible escape.

Who is their captor, and what grudge has driven them to this twisted game of vengeance?

As the body count rises, the survivors must confront each other and the sins they committed. Who will be next to die, and who, if anyone, will make it off the island alive?

Your sins will find you…even in paradise.

196 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 13, 2024

Reviews

[Candy Turk · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!!!

I got the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. I didn't know the author but liked the description of plot. Boy, was I surprised!!! I finished this in ONE sitting!!! That has to be an all-time first for me. ;) I loved the short chapters and it kept me guessing until the very end. I will definitely be recommending this book to others!! Can't wait to read another book from Sabrina Wade. Thanks for the opportunity to read this early!!!!

[RUTH · Rating 4 out of 5]

I give this book 4 stars! Madison is a young adult who lost her parents at age three and had to survive the foster care system. Her childhood was not easy. She receives a mysterious letter gifting her a free day trip to the Florida Keys. Since she was fired from her job, she figured why not take the free trip and gets on the boat with 6 other passengers. She wakes up later on a beach, in clothes soaked in seawater, with no memory of how she got there. The 6 other people she finds on the island also have no idea as to how they got to this beach. Tempers flare, as the group argues about how to survive. Someone stalks off and is killed by a booby trapped arrow. Is the whole island a booby trap? Can they get off of it alive? Who is trying to kill them? An interesting, quick read.

[Sheri Corriero · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a good mystery thriller. Maddy receives an invitation for a luxurious day tour of the Florida Keys. This sounds good, until it wasn’t. Somehow she ended up on a deserted island with 6 strangers. Whoever took them sends letters, hinting at a secret from their past they had tried to bury. The setting is perfect. The premise of the story drew me in and I couldn’t resist ready it. Six strangers all hiding something and stranded together on an island for some reason unknown to them. I had to keep reading to see how it all played out. It was so exciting. I love these types of books and this was well done. I received an ARC copy from the author and this is my honest review.

[Bren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Madison accepts a mysterious invitation for a free tour of the Florida Keys , but after a tasty drink she wakes up on an island with 7 other strangers each with their own secrets and a fight for survival begins. UNPUTDOWNABLE!! I was so caught up in this book that nothing else matter until I had finished it. The secrets you discover will twist your mind-the deaths will shake you up-the backstabbing is unacceptable this is one gripping book. This author has an exceptional ability for keeping readers on the edge and her books feel so real you'll be looking over your shoulder at every little sound.

[Chere Gruver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full of twists and turns!

When I first started this book, the British movie “Ten Little Indians” came to mind, where ten people were invited to an island and one by one, they’re all killed. This one had a whole different plot twist to it. One I did not see coming. This story pulled me in and would not let go until I read the last line of the last paragraph of the last chapter. It’s scary and twisted and I really felt for the main character with everything she had been through. This story is one I will not be forgetting any time soon.

[Jenn H · Rating 4 out of 5]

What would happen if you were given the free opportunity of a day pass of the Florida key tour? But then you somehow end up stranded on an island with no memory of how you got there. And now you and six other people who are stranded with you are fighting to survive and figure out why you were put on the island when the drone leaves cryptic letters for each of you. This book is full of suspense, danger and intrigue.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[VDKeck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Maddy wakes up on a deserted island with six strangers and no memory of how she got there. She thought she was going on a short tour of the Florida Keys. But someone is keeping them captive and no one knows why. They turn on each other when the body count rises and they realize there is no escape. Who will survive this deadly game of revenge? It’s fast paced with solid characterization and a powerful plot. It’s an interesting and engaging story.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book as an ARC, thank you. Seven people receive special invitations for a cruise of the Florida Keys. Although surprised and wondering why they were chosen, they all accept. After drinks on the boat, they fall asleep and wake up on an island. Then, they start dying. As problems present themselves, we start to see signs of the seven sins...greed, lust. jealousy, etc. How many people will die and for what reason?

[karin whitehead · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this novel as an ARC read. This is my review. After watching "Survivor "for many years, this story breathed the program to me. No completion's just trying to survive on a gifted trip to an Island off of Florida. Seven castaways struggle to survive the heat, no food, no shelters, no tools, just the clothes on their backs. A well-developed storyline that kept me busy. I loved the main characters, fretted with them. I really enjoyed this book! I highly recommend it!

[Kenya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! First time reading this author and was gifted with an ARC. I must say the story progressed at a steady pace allowing you to learn bits and pieces of each character while keeping you guessing.
Imagine being stranded on an island with strangers, who like you, have a secret that landed them there. Who can you trust? Can you trust yourself? What does your captive have in mind? Most importantly, will you survive to find out.

[Mary Mutisya-Astin · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable read!

Maddy has an an unexpected invitation for a trip of a lifetime. Fired from her job and feeling low, she decided to take a chance on this to get away. But what happens next she did not expect.

Stranded on an island ate seven strangers, no one knows why they are there or how they will survive but one thing is for certain, someone has put them there but for what reason.

I enjoyed the suspense.

I read this book voluntarily for an honest review.

[Nupur · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a survival story about being stranded on an island with people you don't know. I enjoyed this book throughout. Each detail, from being stranded on the island to the survival, the deaths, the revenge plans, and the twist of family, was amazingly put. I loved the writing style. You have to try this book out. Definitely recommended.

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sins Of The Stranded: A Psychological Thriller , my first read from author Sabrina Wade. A 197-page psychological kidnapping read, If you like N.L. Hinkens & James Caine you might like Sabrina Wade! "I received a Kindle copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The Author - Sabrina Wade is high on my TBR list. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

[Jim Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

A psychological thriller with a well written storyline and an interesting cast of realistic characters. Very enjoyable read with plenty of action, suspense, and several twists and turns. A page turning mystery that I highly recommend.

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sins of The Stranded is an enjoyable, well-written book. Seven strangers, a mysterious invitation, and a desert island. Unfortunately for them, the body count will begin quite quickly, all somehow attached to one of the seven deadly sins. It is a good psychological thriller.

[Eliz Marino · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great suspenseful book that grabs the reader from the first chapter and doesn't let up until the end. A book that has lots of twists and I ended up reading it in a day since I couldn't put it down.

[Amy Lifshack · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quick and easy book to read. Nothing mind blowing but would come back to it.

[Sheila McGinley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story, interesting characters

[Trina Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG this was an another thriller of a story. It was a page turner and the suspense was intense and shocking of madness and chaos. The danger and mystery were marvelous and the twists and turns was mind blowing. Will the culprit be caught and punished for this person in this moment.
I definitely enjoyed and highly recommend this book and you won’t be disappointed. I received advance copy of this book via Bookfunnel and am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion. Trina Jones

[Genesia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maddy, an orphan, receives an invitation for a free day trip to the Florida Keys. Although she had some doubts she decided to go. On the boat with her is six people that also got the same invitation. Then the seven of them found themselves stranded on an island. With determination an courage they tried to survive the ordeal.
A book with twists, intrigue, mystery and suspenseful, a page turner that you won't regret reading.
This is one book I'll remember reading for a long time. Thank you Sabrina Wade.