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The Sacrifice

Written by: Rin Chupeco
Narrated by: Pun Bandhu
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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 weather, the island of Kisapmata would be the vacation destination…if not for the curse. The Filipino 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 …

©2022 Rin Chupeco (P)2022 Blackstone Publishing Action & Adventure Horror Legends, Myths & Fairy Tales Young Adult Scary Island Fiction
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Atmospheric Horror, Terrible Pronunciations

"The Sacrifice" is a gripping horror tale set on the fictional island of Kisapmata in the Philippines. While the premise may seem typical—a group of skeptical foreigners arriving to shoot a Hollywood film featuring a cursed cave known as the Godseye—the execution is nothing short of chilling. As the diwata (god) haunting the island begins to manifest, the crew's disbelief turns to terror.

The vivid portrayal of horror reminds me of the classic Filipino horror movie franchise "Shake, Rattle, and Roll," which I grew up watching.

"The Sacrifice" is a must-read for anyone interested in Philippine folklore.

Unfortunately, I was not satisfied by the audio narration, particularly when it came to pronouncing Filipino words and phrases. As a native Filipino speaker, I found the mispronunciations quite jarring. It's obvious the audiobook had not been proofed by a Tagalog speaker at all. It detracted significantly from the overall experience.

If you’re particular in pronunciations, I would recommend experiencing this book in print rather than through the audiobook format.

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