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"Teens will savor the vivid portrayal of ghost exorcism as well as the action-packed adventure, romance, and drama of this tale… An exciting, unforgettable drama that echoes Stephen King infused with Japanese culture" — School Library Journal

The breathtaking and haunting companion to The Girl from the Well, from the highly acclaimed author of the Bone Witch trilogy

The darkness will find you.

Seventeen-year-old Tark knows what it is to be powerless. But Okiku changed that. A restless spirit who ended life as a victim and started death as an avenger, she's groomed Tark to destroy the wicked. But when darkness pulls them deep into Aokigahara, known as Japan's suicide forest, Okiku's justice becomes blurred, and Tark is the one who will pay the price…

Suspenseful and creepy, The Suffering is perfect for readers looking for

• Spooky books for young adults
• Japanese occult and horror novels
• Ghost story books for teens
• East Asian folklore

Praise for The Girl from the Well

"There's a superior creep factor that is pervasive in every lyrical word of Chupeco's debut, and it's perfect for teens who enjoy traditional horror movies...the story is solidly scary and well worth the read." — Booklist

"Chupeco makes a powerful debut with this unsettling ghost story...told in a marvelously disjointed fashion from Okiku's numbers-obsessed point of view, this story unfolds with creepy imagery and an intimate appreciation for Japanese horror, myth, and legend." — Publishers Weekly STARRED review

"It hit all the right horror notes with me, and I absolutely recommend it to fans looking for a good scare. " — The Book Smugglers

About the Author

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Despite uncanny resemblances to Japanese revenants, Rin Chupeco has always maintained their sense of humor. Raised in Manila, Philippines, they keep four pets: a dog, two birds, and a husband. They’ve been a technical writer and a travel blogger but now make things up for a living. They are the author of The Girl from the Well, The Suffering, The Bone Witch trilogy, and the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy. Connect with Rin at rinchupeco.com.

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"Rin Chupeco's The Suffering is a horror lover's dream: murders, possessed dolls, and desiccated corpses. I cringed. I grimaced. You won't soon forget this exorcist and his vengeful water ghost." — Kendare Blake, author of Anna Dressed in Blood

"Chupeco deftly combines ancient mysticism with contemporary dilemmas that teens face, immersing readers in horrors both supernatural and manmade. The Suffering is a chilling swim through the murky waters of morality." — Carly Anne West, author of The Bargaining and The Murmuring

"Teens will savor the vivid portrayal of ghost exorcism as well as the action-packed adventure, romance, and drama of this tale… An exciting, unforgettable drama that echoes Stephen King infused with Japanese culture" — School Library Journal

"The Suffering is perfect for those into indie Japanese horror games, Japanese ghost stories and folklore, or just a really good, creepy story for late on a summer night when everything is quiet except for the sound of insects outside...It would be hard to imagine a better follow-up to The Girl from the Well" — SLJ Teen Newsletter

"Chupeco’s writing has only gotten better, causing even Okiku’s murder scenes to be darkly poetic. Readers
will be sucked into this twisted sequel of justice and terror, and they’ll likely ache for more" — Booklist

"The prose still has a darkly lyrical bent...for those readers who do like their fiction dark and creepy, this is top-shelf stuff." — VOYA Magazine

"[A] startling, impressive sequel …offer this to ghost and horror fans who appreciate sharp intelligence woven into their narratives"" — Bulletin of the Center For Children’s Books, starred

"The story itself is very fast paced and creepy in a way that will definitely appeal to horror fans, especially those who love the Japanese take on the genre. There are terrifying ghosts, heart-pounding scenes, and a mystery which all add up to a read that you won't want to put down " — YA Books Central

"Chupeco draws the reader in with her expertise in Japanese mythology and culture. This and The Girl From the Well are great scary reads and I highly recommend them for older teens as well as adults who are fond of the genre. " — By Hook or By Book

"Another delightfully spine-tingly novel that skillfully blends historical Japanese folklore with modern day life...The Suffering is perfect for Halloween " — The Book Smugglers