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The Ruins

By: Scott Smith
Narrated by: Patrick Wilson
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 HE EAGERLY AWAITED NEW THRILLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF A SIMPLE PLAN

Eerie, terrifying, and unputdownable, The Ruins is Scott Smith's first novel since his acclaimed debut A Simple Plan earned rave reviews and stormed bestseller lists.

The Ruins follows two American couples enjoying a pleasant, lazy beach holiday together in Mexico. On an impulse, they go off with newfound friends in search of one of their group -- the young German, who, in pursuit of a girl, has headed for the remote Mayan ruins, site of a fabled archeological dig.

This is what happens from the moment the searchers -- moving into the wild interior -- begin to suspect that there is an insidious, horrific "other" among them.... Action & Adventure Horror Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary Exciting
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It took a while for me to get in to, but this is an entertaining enough listen, the best thing about it is the well written characters, like in all the best horror you start to feel like you know them and therefore it raises the stakes when danger happens. It was well read by actor Patrick Wilson. I don't want to give anything away but there's one aspect of the book I found unsatisfying, but it would be a spoiler to get into that. Basically it's a decent enough horror that'll keep you entertained, but that you'll probably forget about not long after you've finished it, that said, I wasn't sorry I listened to it.

Entertaining if a little unsatisfying (no spoiler)

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This was a decent horror novel - it was gross, I felt sweaty and disgusting just reading it and I could feel the pain the characters were going through. However, I just felt it wasn't totally my kind of book as it was a bit boring and repetitive as it went on. Just not for me. Loved Patrick Wilson doing the narrating and happy I used Audible to be able to listen.

Decent horror novel

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Although there was a lot of description in the text, it is still brilliant. Patrick Wilson’s narration is also excellent.
Well worth a listen.

Loved this book

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So good had to watch the movie...Book far superior 😌
kick all your plants out ...

Scary 😨

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An brilliantly gruesome tail with paranoia and creature feature vibes. These poor tourists don't know what they're in for. it was an absolute page turner

Truly Horrific

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