{"product_id":"the-sacrifice-9781728255910","title":"The Sacrifice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn this novel, a Hollywood film crew visits the island of Kisapmata, known for its deadly curse. The island's legend claims that a Dreamer god sleeps, waiting to grant powers in exchange for sacrifices. As the crew starts experiencing strange visions and falling victim to the curse, Alon, a local teen, must convince them to leave before it's too late. The Sacrifice is a haunting and suspenseful story that will appeal to readers who enjoy horror novels, ghost stories, and East Asian folklore. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 304 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 November 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sourcebooks, Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The Sacrifice  is a haunting tale of sacrifice and supernatural horror that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Highly recommended for fans of  The Girl from the Well  and the Bone Witch trilogy.\u003cbr\u003ePristine beaches, lush greenery, and perfect weather, the island of Kisapmata would be the vacation destination of dreams 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin 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 starts 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreepy and suspenseful, The Sacrifice is perfect for readers looking for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpooky, scary books for young adults\u003cbr\u003eHorror novels\u003cbr\u003eGhost story books for teens\u003cbr\u003eEast Asian folklore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for The Girl from the Well:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolidly scary and well worth the read. - Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChupeco makes a powerful debut with this unsettling ghost story. - Publishers Weekly, STARRED review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sacrifice is a haunting tale of sacrifice and supernatural horror that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Highly recommended for fans of The Girl from the Well and the Bone Witch trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 140 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781728255910\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rin Chupeco","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44102597869818,"sku":"9781728255910","price":6.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_c7988505-517b-44e3-9882-4c972f44418e.jpg?v=1667985939","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-sacrifice-9781728255910","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}