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Deception Island
An island prison. Deadly dinosaur species. A daring escape.
Now it’s a race to find the truth before someone notices she’s gone …
Imprisoned on dinosaur-infested Costa Rica, Oakley Laveau is haunted by the desperate question of why her mother tried to kill her. When a dream hints at answers to her mysterious past, she’s determined to uncover the secrets of her manipulated DNA. Oakley boldly decides to flee and hunt down the truth at any price … even execution.
Slipping away from the island with the help of a loyal friend, headstrong Oakley makes it to a floating research lab. But with the FBI in pursuit and a smug scientist plotting to exploit her, she may find her newfound freedom is deadlier than the cage she fled.
Will Oakley’s determination to trace the clues of her past reveal a dangerous secret better left uncovered?
Now it’s a race to find the truth before someone notices she’s gone …
Imprisoned on dinosaur-infested Costa Rica, Oakley Laveau is haunted by the desperate question of why her mother tried to kill her. When a dream hints at answers to her mysterious past, she’s determined to uncover the secrets of her manipulated DNA. Oakley boldly decides to flee and hunt down the truth at any price … even execution.
Slipping away from the island with the help of a loyal friend, headstrong Oakley makes it to a floating research lab. But with the FBI in pursuit and a smug scientist plotting to exploit her, she may find her newfound freedom is deadlier than the cage she fled.
Will Oakley’s determination to trace the clues of her past reveal a dangerous secret better left uncovered?
370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 12, 2021
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Janice Boekhoff
13 books56 followersChristy and Carol Award finalist Janice Boekhoff (pronounced Beau-cough) is a former Research Geologist turned Author. Although she’s not nearly as tan anymore, she enjoys spending time in her office dreaming up ways to kill a dinosaur or bend the fabric of time while her Vizsla writing partner snores in his dog bed next to her. A Midwest native, she writes from Iowa where traffic is nonexistent and hogs outnumber people 7 to 1 (good thing they can’t drive).
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September 5, 2024
This series just keeps getting better and better! 😍
I almost don’t want to start book 3 because I’m not ready for this to end but I’m also dying to know what happens next!
I almost don’t want to start book 3 because I’m not ready for this to end but I’m also dying to know what happens next!
August 12, 2021
If you have not read book one in this series, Extinction Island, do so now. The premise of sending death row inmates to an island populated with dinosaurs is enough to draw anyone in. The first book was awesome and I was so excited to read book two. Well, I have and it was equally as amazing. Add to the prisoners and some bad to the bone dinosaurs, including Red Grizzly and Demon Dragon, then throw in some genetically altered people with incredibly odd powers, and all but the dinosaurs are running from someone or other, and you have an action packed, heart pounding tale that you won't soon forget. Then there's the cliffhanger making you nearly drool for book three. Janice Boekhoff knows her stuff, that I can tell you. Now I have to wait for the next one! Bravo!
My thanks to the publisher and author for a copy of this book. I was not pressured to leave a positive review. The opinion here is entirely my own.
My thanks to the publisher and author for a copy of this book. I was not pressured to leave a positive review. The opinion here is entirely my own.
November 7, 2021
In the second book in the Jurassic Judgement series it picks up immediately where the cliff hanger from book 1 left off. It veered a little bit away from the romance storyline that was prevalent in book one to go more in depth furthering the back stories of the characters, but it definitely still had the romance storyline and love triangle from book one. The cover, name, and writing kept really well with the theme of the series that’s been established and there’s a book three that is supposed to be coming out I assume in 2022 based on when book 1 and 2 came out and I really can’t wait because book 2 ended on another cliff hanger. I started reading this series kind of on accident but I’m glad I did, except now I have to wait for the third book to see what happens!
December 30, 2021
Not impressive. Too much repetition. Dwells on and on about minor happenings (we need to discuss "the kiss", "we haven't discussed "the kiss", on "the kiss" was nothing but boring. Your choices of character names border on ridiculous. When I read the first book it was okay and I moved on to the second book......well
I won't be reading the third one. Normally I enjoy a good science fiction read but find three of them is too much,especially as written.
I won't be reading the third one. Normally I enjoy a good science fiction read but find three of them is too much,especially as written.
April 18, 2023
Do you enjoy reading Sci-Fi?
Does imagining dinosaurs walking the earth during modern times get your blood pumping?
Then Deception Island: Jurassic Judgement Book 2 by Janice Boekhoff is a must read for you!
One of the books in the series was either a Carol or a Christy Award Finalist. More than one might have, but I just happened to see the awards finalist list where one of them was listed.
Important characters:
Oakley- Reptile expert wrongly convicted for her best friend’s murder, Oakley, chose to be banished to the prison island where the reproduced dinosaurs had been sequestered. On the island, she realizes electrical currents surge through her body when her adrenaline rises. The island holds clues to the origin of her power and the person who framed her for murder. The island is a dangerous place. Will her headstrong desire for answers be the death of her and/or those who try to help her?
Kaleo-Heartthrob Kaleo ended up as a prisoner on the island as a result of his involvement with the wrong people in his youth. With the influence of the missionary on the island, Kaleo surrendered his life to Christ, and truly repented. Now, he pretends to be a heartless gang leader while in actuality, he looks out for and protects island prisoners from each other. He has fallen for Oakley, and assists her in her quest for answers. Even though he loves her, he wants to prove her innocence to get her released from the dangerous island. He would rather she live safely without him than with him on the deadly island.
Cane-A Christian minister who voluntarily came to the island. He has a hidden cave where converted convicts can reside. He has a power to give off toxic gas when his adrenaline surges. He and Oakley seem connected through their altered DNA. Cane assists Oakley on her quest to find answers about the origin of her power, but he is not as interested in answers for himself. He is also attracted to Oakley, but knows that she has feelings for his friend Kaleo. Oakley senses that Cane is keeping a secret, but she does not press him regarding her suspicion.
Author Janice Boekhoff has created a fast-paced page turner!
Does imagining dinosaurs walking the earth during modern times get your blood pumping?
Then Deception Island: Jurassic Judgement Book 2 by Janice Boekhoff is a must read for you!
One of the books in the series was either a Carol or a Christy Award Finalist. More than one might have, but I just happened to see the awards finalist list where one of them was listed.
Important characters:
Oakley- Reptile expert wrongly convicted for her best friend’s murder, Oakley, chose to be banished to the prison island where the reproduced dinosaurs had been sequestered. On the island, she realizes electrical currents surge through her body when her adrenaline rises. The island holds clues to the origin of her power and the person who framed her for murder. The island is a dangerous place. Will her headstrong desire for answers be the death of her and/or those who try to help her?
Kaleo-Heartthrob Kaleo ended up as a prisoner on the island as a result of his involvement with the wrong people in his youth. With the influence of the missionary on the island, Kaleo surrendered his life to Christ, and truly repented. Now, he pretends to be a heartless gang leader while in actuality, he looks out for and protects island prisoners from each other. He has fallen for Oakley, and assists her in her quest for answers. Even though he loves her, he wants to prove her innocence to get her released from the dangerous island. He would rather she live safely without him than with him on the deadly island.
Cane-A Christian minister who voluntarily came to the island. He has a hidden cave where converted convicts can reside. He has a power to give off toxic gas when his adrenaline surges. He and Oakley seem connected through their altered DNA. Cane assists Oakley on her quest to find answers about the origin of her power, but he is not as interested in answers for himself. He is also attracted to Oakley, but knows that she has feelings for his friend Kaleo. Oakley senses that Cane is keeping a secret, but she does not press him regarding her suspicion.
Author Janice Boekhoff has created a fast-paced page turner!
August 3, 2021
“Deception Island” is the second instalment in Janice Boekhoff’s “Jurassic Judgement” adventure sci-fi dystopian series. A brand-new take on both ‘genetic species- reincarnation’ and ‘legal punishment’ tropes.
Oakley Laveau is trying to survive on Extinction Island, were she were sent after her conviction for a murder she didn’t commit, still none the wiser about why her own mother would wish to have her killed. The answer might have been hidden in her own dreams, and linked to her enhanced DNA, but to be able to find the truth Oakley must have to leave the Island, risking to been executed for good. Not that expedited execution seems worse that a lifelong of trying to survive the numerous dangers of the Island. When Oakley finally flees the Island only to find herself into the research lab that can become even deadlier than any dinosaurs, she would even encounter.
This is a fantastic series, thrilling, action-paced, original, well-written and highly entertaining, which could easily be turned into a movie (or TV series) script. Dinosaurs, who doesn’t love dinosaurs? Well, you might like to address the convicts about that 😉. The narrative is flawless, the world-building carefully done, highly visual, the characters tridimensional with unexpected facets. Boekhoff manages with ease to bring the reader along to fight both the dinosaurs and the system, which is in fact the real evil. This is an intelligent adventure thriller, that mixes political critique, social discourse and action fantasy into an enjoyable narrative that manages to intermix real world critique into the action, without at any time diminishing the entertainment value of the story.
Oakley Laveau is trying to survive on Extinction Island, were she were sent after her conviction for a murder she didn’t commit, still none the wiser about why her own mother would wish to have her killed. The answer might have been hidden in her own dreams, and linked to her enhanced DNA, but to be able to find the truth Oakley must have to leave the Island, risking to been executed for good. Not that expedited execution seems worse that a lifelong of trying to survive the numerous dangers of the Island. When Oakley finally flees the Island only to find herself into the research lab that can become even deadlier than any dinosaurs, she would even encounter.
This is a fantastic series, thrilling, action-paced, original, well-written and highly entertaining, which could easily be turned into a movie (or TV series) script. Dinosaurs, who doesn’t love dinosaurs? Well, you might like to address the convicts about that 😉. The narrative is flawless, the world-building carefully done, highly visual, the characters tridimensional with unexpected facets. Boekhoff manages with ease to bring the reader along to fight both the dinosaurs and the system, which is in fact the real evil. This is an intelligent adventure thriller, that mixes political critique, social discourse and action fantasy into an enjoyable narrative that manages to intermix real world critique into the action, without at any time diminishing the entertainment value of the story.
August 3, 2022
On reading the blurb about this novel, I was quickly enthused of a story involving dinosaurs and manipulation of medical science to create unnatural creatures and humans. I hadn’t read the first in the series but didn’t feel at a disadvantage as the author provides a quick snapshot and reintroduced the main combatants early in the piece, so I quickly caught up.
There’s lots of action that keeps you turning pages and the author keeps you on your toes as there are multiple antagonists, both human and Jurassic, so you never feel comfortable that danger isn’t far away. The cast of characters are well developed, and the emotions are well described and felt. I particularly liked Oakley and Cane. The bad guys are bad especially Lumas Verret who is pulling the strings of his creations to create a superior race of assassins. For what purpose, I’m not so sure but perhaps all will be revealed in book three.
The way our heroes escaped Demon Dragon and Red Grizzly at times appeared a little far-fetched, but I guess an author is allowed such licence. The dinosaurs were well described and were sufficiently scary and unpredictable which adds to the drama and tension.
The book ends really as a chapter break and it was a little frustrating knowing the next instalment is yet to be available. I tend to think unless you have the next one ready for the reader it’s best to have at least a ‘soft close’ to the story allowing for continuity in the saga, but nothing got resolved in this one and we have everything to look forward to in book three.
There’s lots of action that keeps you turning pages and the author keeps you on your toes as there are multiple antagonists, both human and Jurassic, so you never feel comfortable that danger isn’t far away. The cast of characters are well developed, and the emotions are well described and felt. I particularly liked Oakley and Cane. The bad guys are bad especially Lumas Verret who is pulling the strings of his creations to create a superior race of assassins. For what purpose, I’m not so sure but perhaps all will be revealed in book three.
The way our heroes escaped Demon Dragon and Red Grizzly at times appeared a little far-fetched, but I guess an author is allowed such licence. The dinosaurs were well described and were sufficiently scary and unpredictable which adds to the drama and tension.
The book ends really as a chapter break and it was a little frustrating knowing the next instalment is yet to be available. I tend to think unless you have the next one ready for the reader it’s best to have at least a ‘soft close’ to the story allowing for continuity in the saga, but nothing got resolved in this one and we have everything to look forward to in book three.
September 15, 2021
Wow! If you like a book with heart pounding suspense this is the book for you! Oakley was Sent to Extinction Island for supposedly killing her best friend. But the truth of the reason she is there and all of the things that happen to her are huge secrets that you will never guess! I'm the previous book we were introduced to a lot of the people on the Island and why they are there. I'm this book we meet some new people, including FBI agents and a couple of Dr.s sent to the Island to find Oakley. We learn so much background of the truth in this book you don't want to miss it! I totally enjoyed it and at about 60% I couldn't put it down for a minute. So many things had come to light and so much action was happening that I just had to read on. I will be honest enough to say that this book does end with a lot of questions unanswered,, so we do have to wait for the next book. I'm not a fan of books that end on a cliffhanger but I'm too invested in the story to stop now. Can't wait for the next book!
I received a free download of this book from the publisher. This review is totally my own honest opinio
I received a free download of this book from the publisher. This review is totally my own honest opinio
August 12, 2021
This book is the second in the Jurassic Jusgement series and it is even better than the first book in the series. The characters and scenery come alive. The action is nonstop. The plot has so many twists that you may find yourself rereading sections just to keep up with the intrigue, but so engrossed in the story that you don’t want to take the time to review a complex detail. This book is for the reader who enjoys a good thriller imbedded within in a very complex plot presented on an amazing and creative canvas. Janice has an amazing talent to weave stories in beautiful descriptive words. I am also amazed how Janice captures the complexity of humanity in her characters, the decisions that change our lives, and the morals that are in our hearts trying to guide us in a lost culture.
August 7, 2025
Wow! So good! This one is better than the first. In this book, Oakley and Cane escape the island to find Lumas, the owner of the company that created them and their powers. Lumas tells them that he is searching for a specific woman who is probably on the island. Oakley and Cane return to the island, where even more action occurs. I loved this book more than the first. It doesn’t get more action-packed than this! There is significantly more dinosaur action, as well as more non-dinosaur action. Bravo to Janice Boekhoff! Side note: Janice Boekhoff is the kindest person of all time! Especially to fans! Can't wait to read the third and final book of this series, and I'm also excited to read Twenty-One Kills! This book is easily 5 stars!
August 12, 2021
Deception Island is Book 2 in the Jurassic Judgement Series by Janice Borkhoff. When book 1 is so outstanding, can book 2 be as good? In a word, YES! Deception Island is fast paced excitement. Oakley and Cane go back to the lab for answers, they find some. Chubs from book 1 shows up and causes do many problems. If that is not enough excitement, the FBI is on the Island and looking for Oakley. When Cane and Oakley return to the island, they find Penna Gallardo from the lab. Of course, there are so many dinosaurs everyone must escape from. Janice Borkhoff has written a fabulously powerful sequel. I can’t wait to read book 3. I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
August 22, 2021
Very exciting!
I was definitely not disappointed with this second book in the Jurassic Judgement series. It was extremely suspenseful. The story was a continuation from the first book so I had already connected with the characters. Even the villains were so interesting. I was always hoping for the safety and success of the good ones and kind of wishing for the demise of the bad ones. The science fiction aspects of the story continue to be intriguing. The way the story was written really made me feel like I was in the jungle with these horrifying creatures. Again, this is really an edge of your seat, stay up too late to read kind of story. I cannot wait for the third book. I'm hoping I won't have to wait too long but it will be worth it if I do.
I was definitely not disappointed with this second book in the Jurassic Judgement series. It was extremely suspenseful. The story was a continuation from the first book so I had already connected with the characters. Even the villains were so interesting. I was always hoping for the safety and success of the good ones and kind of wishing for the demise of the bad ones. The science fiction aspects of the story continue to be intriguing. The way the story was written really made me feel like I was in the jungle with these horrifying creatures. Again, this is really an edge of your seat, stay up too late to read kind of story. I cannot wait for the third book. I'm hoping I won't have to wait too long but it will be worth it if I do.
October 28, 2024
I just love the premise. Dinosaurs are brought back to life and then put on a created island. To pay for the cost of building the island, transport and care, prisoners who receive the death sentence have a choice: die immediately or go to this island and try to survive. The protagonist, who learns that she was subjected to genetic modification, was wrongly accused of murder and sent to this island. She makes allies and tries to discover what is going on with the ongoing, illegal experiments. Lots of scary dinos, chases, fights, and bad guys. An entertaining novel for sure. A good story, decent but somewhat flat characters and this second of the series ends on a cliffhanger.
February 5, 2025
The return to the island, the FBI, and Adler... As well as dinosaurs!
After escaping from Lumas, Oakley and Cane return to the island, formerly Costa Rica, to try and find Penne. Raptor and Kaleo try to delay the FBI as they cone to rein plant Oakley and after banishment, Costa seeks revenge. Adler returns to try and locate Oakley and Penne for Lumas.
There are surprises, reveals, double crosses, dinosaurs including the fire breather and Red Grizzly,causing injuries and more as they seek to evade their pursuers in this second of three books.
After escaping from Lumas, Oakley and Cane return to the island, formerly Costa Rica, to try and find Penne. Raptor and Kaleo try to delay the FBI as they cone to rein plant Oakley and after banishment, Costa seeks revenge. Adler returns to try and locate Oakley and Penne for Lumas.
There are surprises, reveals, double crosses, dinosaurs including the fire breather and Red Grizzly,causing injuries and more as they seek to evade their pursuers in this second of three books.
August 13, 2021
WOW!
Just so you know, this is the second in a series. A good series, but you'll want to read Extinction Island first.
These books keep you from wanting to put them down. I've never seen myself wrapped up in this kind of book, but this series holds on to you.
The characters become real. Your heart is cheering for the good guys and hoping the worst for the bad guys and killer dinasaurs.
Good reading!
Just so you know, this is the second in a series. A good series, but you'll want to read Extinction Island first.
These books keep you from wanting to put them down. I've never seen myself wrapped up in this kind of book, but this series holds on to you.
The characters become real. Your heart is cheering for the good guys and hoping the worst for the bad guys and killer dinasaurs.
Good reading!
August 7, 2021
While Oakley Laveau is trying to survive on Extinction Island, not only are the dinosaurs the enemy, but she has to battle the convicts and run from the FBI as well. Very action- packed, thrilling, lots of decisions to make at every turn. If you like Sci-Fi, you will love this very adventurous, well written book by Boekhoff! Book 3, who will set Oakley free…who will win her heart?
August 13, 2021
Deception Island
This book was almost as good as the last one and makes me really anticipate the 3rd one in series. Lots of action and several stories within the story due to great character development. Nicely written and I recommend it for all Dino fiction lovers, especially with there not being all that foul language. Just makes the book more enjoyable. Kudos.
This book was almost as good as the last one and makes me really anticipate the 3rd one in series. Lots of action and several stories within the story due to great character development. Nicely written and I recommend it for all Dino fiction lovers, especially with there not being all that foul language. Just makes the book more enjoyable. Kudos.
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August 21, 2021Deception Island is the 2nd book in this series ..Oakley has been sentenced to Extension Island for the murder of her best friend …this book is full of adventure,twists and turns all over the place ,and abit of romance ,I can’t wait to read the next book in the series ,if you love a good adventure..this is a must read ! I read this book as an ARC reader and am freely leaving a review !
August 5, 2021
What an intriguing story. Oakley is trying to survive on Extinction Island. She’s there for a murder she didn’t commit. The story takes you on her journey as to what happens. You’ll definitely be hooked for more.
August 26, 2021
Run from the fire Dinosaur!
I loved book 2 as much as the first one. Gives a lot of answers that Oakley and Cane are looking for.
Just waiting for book 3 now! Hope it comes soon. Till then I am going to look at Boekhoff's other books.
I loved book 2 as much as the first one. Gives a lot of answers that Oakley and Cane are looking for.
Just waiting for book 3 now! Hope it comes soon. Till then I am going to look at Boekhoff's other books.
September 2, 2021
I loved this book. The danger, excitement, and the dinosaurs are amazing. I wish that the next book was out already. I guess I will just impatiently wait for the next book. LOL I would recommend this book to everyone. So good.
October 3, 2021
3 Stars
Oakley with Canes help escapes the island to try to find the ones who created them. When they return to the island not only dinosaurs, but FBI agents are after them too. And then it's continues to the next book. Which is why it only gets 3 stars.
Oakley with Canes help escapes the island to try to find the ones who created them. When they return to the island not only dinosaurs, but FBI agents are after them too. And then it's continues to the next book. Which is why it only gets 3 stars.
May 15, 2022
Thrilling
The concept of this book is so scary but awesome at the same time. Definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat as you read wondering what danger is lurking behind every tree, rock, and corner of Extinction Island.
The concept of this book is so scary but awesome at the same time. Definitely keeps you on the edge of your seat as you read wondering what danger is lurking behind every tree, rock, and corner of Extinction Island.
June 29, 2022
Can't stop reading these books
I read both novels in 2 days! I got so wrapped up in the characters. Great job developing them. As the reader, you get really invested in their fears, passions, joys etc. And the powers they have is a great addition to the story. And who doesn't love a dinosaur story!?
I read both novels in 2 days! I got so wrapped up in the characters. Great job developing them. As the reader, you get really invested in their fears, passions, joys etc. And the powers they have is a great addition to the story. And who doesn't love a dinosaur story!?
December 19, 2024
Definitely enjoyed this book better than the first. Oakley was less of a damsel in distress. I love the detailed and glory dinosaur attacks. The plot thickens as we find out more about the creators and the purpose for the creations. Cannot wait to read the third book.
August 29, 2021
Great reading
I loved reading both books. I can't wait to read the third one. 5 stars for the excellent story line!
I loved reading both books. I can't wait to read the third one. 5 stars for the excellent story line!
September 24, 2021
You'll want to read book one before reading this one. Talk about not being to put a book down! Your attention is grabbed from the start and help captive until you reach the end. Oh so good!!
October 6, 2021
Extremely good read
Great adventure with good plot, well developed characters, exciting story line. Difficult to put down. I can't wait for more!
Great adventure with good plot, well developed characters, exciting story line. Difficult to put down. I can't wait for more!
December 12, 2021
Brilliant and clever! Characters are so cleverly developed and the plot line kept me turning the pages. I immensely enjoy the Jurassic Judgment series! Can't wait for book 3 in the series!
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