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The Sacrifice

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The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco takes readers to an island where an ancient spirit demands fulfilment of a dated pact involving sacrifice. When an ambitious filmmaker and his crew arrive to capture supernatural footage, they uncover chilling secrets and face a perilous struggle between belief and survival, intertwined with the local lore they sought to exploit.
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The Sacrifice

"An island oasis turns deadly when a terrifying legend threatens to kill off visitors one by one."--Provided by publisher.

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From bestselling author Rin Chupeco comes a chilling new horror story!

When a film crew arrives on a cursed island off the coast of the Philippines, a terrifying legend threatens to kill off their group one by one.

An island oasis turns deadly when a terrifying legend threatens to kill off visitors one by one in this haunting novel from the highly acclaimed author of The Girl from the Well and the Bone Witch trilogy.

Pristine beaches, lush greenery, and perfect weatherβ€” the island of Kisapmata would be the vacation destination...if not for the curse. The Philippine locals speak of it in hushed voices and refuse to step foot on the island. They know the lives it has claimed. They won't be next.

A Hollywood film crew won't be dissuaded. Legend claims a Dreamer god sleeps, waiting to grant unimaginable powers in exchange for eight sacrifices. The producers are determined to document the evidence. And they convince Alon, a local teen, to be their guide.

Within minutes of their arrival, a giant sinkhole appears, revealing a giant balete tree with a mummified corpse entwined in its gnarled branches. And the crew start seeing strange visions. Alon knows they are falling victim to the island's curse. If Alon can't convince them to leave, there is no telling who will survive. Or how much the Dreamer god will destroy...

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The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco has received positive reviews for its chilling horror elements, with a conclusion described as bittersweet. The book is praised for its thick atmosphere of mystery and haunting settings in the Philippines. Reviewers highlight the strong world-building, noting the blend of beauty and danger that captivates horror fans with its gruesome tale. Critics also commend the gripping narrative that compels readers to discover each character's fate, likening the book's creepiness to classic slow-burn horror films.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728255910

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Despite uncanny resemblances to Japanese revenants, Rin Chupeco has always maintained their sense of humor. Raised in Manila, Philippines, they keep four pets- a dog, two birds, and a husband. They've been a technical writer and a travel blogger but now make things up for a living. They are the author of The Girl from the Well, The Suffering, The Bone Witch trilogy, and the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy. Connect with Rin at rinchupeco.com.

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