Back Dickicht (Roman) German Las ruinas (novela) Spanish Rovine (romanzo) Italian ルインズ 廃墟の奥へ Japanese
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| Author | Scott Smith |
|---|---|
| Cover artist | Peter Mendelsund |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Horror, Thriller |
| Publisher | Vintage |
Publication date | July 18, 2006 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover) |
| Pages | 384 |
| ISBN | 1-4000-4387-5 |
| OCLC | 62878416 |
| 813/.54 22 | |
| LC Class | PS3569.M5379759 R85 2006 |
The Ruins is a 2006 horror novel by American author Scott Smith, set on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. 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 novel was released on July 18, 2006 (ISBN 1-4000-4387-5).
A film adaptation of the novel was released in the United States and Canada on April 4, 2008.[1]