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Synopsis
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.
The Ruins: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is an extreme horror novel with graphic violence, body horror, and deeply disturbing survival scenarios involving self-mutilation and psychological breakdown. Not suitable for teens.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include self-harm, graphic violence, gore, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy genuinely disturbing horror will find this an unrelenting nightmare scenario.