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The Ruins

Scott Smith · Horror · 528 pages

64 Pulse Score

Based on recommendations from independent creators

high stakes survivalclosed circlegothic atmosphere
cosmic horrorsupernatural horror

#15 This Month · #73 All Time

About this book

Two young couples are on a lazy Mexican vacation—sun-drenched days, drunken nights, making friends with fellow tourists. When the brother of one of those friends disappears, they decide to venture into the jungle to look for him. What started out as a fun day-trip slowly spirals into a nightmare when they find an ancient ruins site ... and the terrifying presence that lurks there.

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