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The Ruins

Author:
Scott Smith
Read by:
Patrick Wilson
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Ratings
Book
70
Narrator
17
Release Date
July 18, 2006
Duration
14 hours 37 minutes
Summary
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....
Reviews
Profile Avatar tenchimuyo500 May 2026

Good book. Good narrator. Was a good horror story. Bleak. Only thing I'd ask for was a more explanation of what the 'monster' was. I understand that not everything needs an explanation but the story tossed out a few things that might be what's going on but that always feels cheap. Like its a mystery, or it has reason. Don't do a little bit of both, but then not decide on nothing.

Profile Avatar Lisa Apr 2026

I hope I'm just not that easy to please, but I really enjoyed this book. Saw the movie and thought the book is always better then the movie. I was not wrong. The book is great!

Profile Avatar Alessandra G. Jan 2026

This book is amazing, tragic and perfect horror, and Patrick Wilson’s reading is perfect.

Profile Avatar Dikla S. Oct 2025

Effectively scary and creepy, but otherwise a total waste of time. I kept hoping for a twist, some sort of development, but it was just more of the awful same. Narrator was good though.

Profile Avatar Christine P. Dec 2024

I had an extra credit and wanted a book over 10 hours. I watched a BookTok on TikTok explaining the premise of this novel. I’m a sucker for a pinch of Sci-Fi, a pinch of blood and guts and a pinch of mystery and this read encompassed all plus some! Half way through I realized that I’ve heard this story before and it turns out I watched the movie years ago! I really enjoyed the movie! I give a big thumbs up

Profile Avatar Natale R. Feb 2019

I like the story and I like the narrator

Profile Avatar Nov 2012

The beginning is somewhat slow, as others have commented, but it builds up a good measure of suspense. It has your typical horror movie scenario set-up, with an unexpected character development and ending. It was a smooth and entertaining.

The Ruins

The Ruins

Author: Scott Smith
Read by: Patrick Wilson
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