A Novel of Mystery and Intrigue

This is the official web site for The Mystery of Paradise Island, a mystery thriller novel written by Samuel Stoddard. Hardcover and paperback editions of the novel are on sale now!

• About the Book - A short spoiler-free description of what the book is like.
• Front and Back Covers - View images of the front and back covers of the book.
• Working Back Cover Blurb - Before the back cover text was finalized, the back cover was designed with an amusing placeholder blurb. Here, you can view this earlier version of the back cover.
• The Origin of the Story - The Mystery of Paradise Island has unusual history. Here is a brief account of the story's origin and evolution into a full-fledged novel.
• Acknowledgements - No book is an island unto its author.

Spoiler Section

• Deleted Scene - This short scene was cut from the final revision of the book. Contains medium-sized spoilers.
• RinkChat Play - This is a condensed version of the story that was performed in RinkChat with pictures of the characters and locations. MAJOR SPOILERS ABOUND.
• What's Different About the RinkChat Play - For those who have read the book but not the RinkChat play, you may want to know what's different in the play before you decide to read it.
• What's Different About the Novel - For those who have read the RinkChat play but not the book, you may want to know what's different in the book before you decide to read it.