Battle Royale by Jerry Pallotta

In a gripping tale of survival, a group of high school students find themselves trapped on a deserted island, forced into a deadly game where only one can emerge alive. As alliances form and dissolve, the students must navigate a treacherous landscape of shifting loyalties and moral dilemmas, all while confronting their own fears and the brutal reality of their situation. With each passing day, the line between friend and foe blurs, leading to a heart-pounding climax that questions the very nature of humanity and the lengths one will go to survive.