Scott bechtel smith is an american author and screenwriter. Discount prices on books by scott smith, including titles like the worlds of william penn. Scott smiths 2006 pulp horror novel was only his second book, after 1993s a simple plan, which was also adapted into a film, which he also wrote the screenplay for. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 319 pages and is available in hardcover format. Recommendations for novels similar to scott smiths the. His screen adaptation of a simple plan earned him an academy award nomination. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Scott bechtel smith born july, 1965 is an american author and screenwriter, who has published two novels, a simple plan and the ruins. Recommendations for novels similar to scott smiths the ruins i just finished reading the ruins and absolutely fell in love with the book, its been the most exciting and disturbing horror novel ive read. Trapped in the mexican jungle, a group of friends stumble upon a creeping horror unlike anything they could ever imagine.
Scott smith shows us an aspect of ourselves and of human nature wed rather not acknowledge. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the. On an impulse, they go off with newfound friends in search of one of their group. The lives of the barretts, a normal suburban new england family, are torn apart when fourteenyearold marjorie begins to display signs of acute schizophrenia. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. After enjoying scott smiths first novel, a simple plan, his follow up, the ruins is a disappointment. American literature april 2, 2007 superfast reader 2 comments.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. The novel was released on july 18, 2006 isbn 1400043875. If you enjoyed a simple plan, scott s novel about a group of friends who find money in a downed plane, youll find the ruins even better. He has published two suspense novels, a simple plan and the ruins, and adapted them for the screen. Two american couples, just out of college, enjoy a pleasant, lazy beach holiday together in mexico. Scott smith audio books scott smith attended both dartmouth and columbia. Jonathan tucker, jena malone, laura ramsey, and joe anderson in the ruins 2008 novel by scott smith.
The plot was simplistic and the book became all too boring in its predictability. Bestsellers new releases recommended award winners coming soon free public domain free premium 50% off 50 specials browse all. On an impulse, they go off with newfound friends in search of one of their groupthe young german. Thirteen years later came his second book, the ruins which instantly became one of my favorite horror novels. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Scott smith, author of the bestselling novel a simple plan, is a very talented writer. A jungle adventure turns into a nightmare when six tourists find themselves trapped in a clearing, unable to leave without being shot by mayans, and finding a gory secret that brings new definition to the word. Straight from central casting for an international youth hostel. When a young woman clears out her deceased grandmothers home in rural north carolina, she finds longhidden secrets about a strange colony. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. 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.
Do not pick up a copy of scott smith s the ruins if you have anything else you need to do in the next eight hours or so. Browse scott smiths bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. On an impulse, they go off with newfound friends in search of. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the ruins. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Smith, including the ruins, and a simple plan, and more on thriftbooks. If you enjoyed a simple plan, scotts novel about a group of friends who find money in a downed plane, youll find the ruins even better. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Listen to the ruins audiobook by scott smith and patrick wilson.
Recommendations for novels similar to scott smiths the ruins close. 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. The ruins is a horror story set on mexicos yucatan peninsula. Martin the bestselling book behind the hit syfy show in a secret world of forbidden knowledge, power comes at a terrible price. Scott smith s 2006 pulp horror novel was only his second book, after 1993s a simple plan, which was also adapted into a film, which he also wrote the screenplay for. Then the searchersmoving into the wild interiorbegin to suspect that there is an insidious. He eagerly awaited new thriller from the author of a simple plan eerie, terrifying, and. The ruins scott smith knopf hardcover 336 pages july 2006. The ruins by scott smith he eagerly awaited new thriller from the author of a simple plan eerie, terrifying, and unputdownable, the ruins is scott smith s. The book fits specifically into the survival horror genre, which is marked by people doing whatever it takes to conquer their environment and stay alive. The ruins by scott smith he eagerly awaited new thriller from the author of a simple plan eerie, terrifying, and unputdownable, the ruins is scott smiths.
The ruins by scott smith overdrive rakuten overdrive. So talented, in fact, that you even dont notice it, which takes a certain kind of skill. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The ruins is ruthlessly frank about how most of us really behave in extremis. The ruins by scott smith he eagerly awaited new thriller from the author of a simple plan eerie. The ruins is a horror novel by american author scott smith, set on mexico s yucatan peninsula. But on one chilly afternoon, hank, his brother jacob, and jacobs unsavory pal lou, make a discovery that offers a chance for a life filled with riches beyond their wildest dreams. The ruins is the second novel by american author scott smith, whose first novel was a simple plan. The ruins follows two american couples enjoying a pleasant, lazy beach holiday together in mexico.
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The ruins audiobook by scott smith, patrick wilson. A word of caution to readers, gentle and otherwise. Dont start this book if youre especially weak of stomach or nerves, and above all dont pick it up if youre not willing to tolerate some deviation from the usual conventions of thrillers and horror stories. Smith was born in summit, new jersey in 1965 and moved to toledo, ohio as a child. In 1993, scott smith wowed readers with a simple plan, his stunning debut thriller about what happens when three men find a wrecked plane and bag stuffed with over. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
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