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Suicide Forest: A psychological suspense thriller by the new king of horror (World's Scariest Places Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jeremy Bates (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 5,863 ratings
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Are you a fan of Stephen King and Dean Koontz? If you're looking for something fresh and new, join the millions of readers who have already taken the journey to the World's Scariest Places.

From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates comes a tale of mystery and horror set in Japan's ancient Suicide Forest, a place that is easy to enter but, for some, impossible to leave. Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for horror. For fans of Stephen King and Dean Koontz.

Just outside of Tokyo lies Aokigahara, a vast forest and one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in Japan...and also the most infamous spot to commit suicide in the world. Legend has it that the spirits of those many suicides are still roaming, haunting deep in the ancient woods.

When bad weather prevents a group of friends from climbing neighboring Mt. Fuji, they decide to spend the night camping in Aokigahara. But they get more than they bargained for when one of them is found hanged in the morning—and they realize there might be some truth to the legends after all.

Praise for Jeremy Bates:

"Old-school horror story reminiscent of Stephen King" ★★★★★

"Best book I've read to date" ★★★★★

"Perfect for Laymon fans!" ★★★★★

"Definitely recommend to all fans of modern horror" ★★★★★

"A master storyteller!" ★★★★★

"I sort of fell into Jeremy Bates by accident, and I'm so glad I did. He's one of my new favorite writers, and I urge everyone to check him out" ★★★★★

"The most chilling book I’ve ever read!" ★★★★★

"Absolutely loved this book" ★★★★★

"Non-stop adrenaline rush from beginning to end" ★★★★★

"Any Stephen King or Dean Koontz fan will love it" ★★★★★

"I was hooked from the first page!" ★★★★★

"Binge worthy!" ★★★★★

"This is one of the best books I have ever read!" ★★★★★

"A very juicy, scary ride" ★★★★★

"Suicide Forest is up there with Joe Hill's Heart Shaped Box" ★★★★★

"Scariest book I've ever read" ★★★★★

"Huge fan of Mr Bates! You won't be disappointed" ★★★★★

"Edge-of-my-seat experience! I felt I was indeed living the horror" ★★★★★

"Page-turner with a twist! I was hanging on to every word!" ★★★★★

"One of the greatest suspense-filled books I have ever read" ★★★★★

"If you enjoy Richard Laymon, you'll love reading Jeremy Bates" ★★★★★

"A true edge-of-your-seat thriller...I couldn't put it down!" ★★★★★

"Startlingly Spooky!" ★★★★★

"A non-stop page-turner!" ★★★★★

"Early Stephen King, Robert McCammon, Jeremy Bates is a must read!" ★★★★★

"As usual Jeremy Bates has done it again... Give him a try, you'll not regret it" ★★★★★

Although in a series, this is a STAND-ALONE novel. For fans of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Richard Laymon, Bentley Little, as well as other horror and mystery authors such as Dan Simmons, Jack Ketchum, Robert McCammon, Brian Keene, Darcy Coates, Amy Cross, Jeff Strand, Ambrose Ibsen, Jeremy Robinson, Nick Cutter, Blake Crouch, Joe Hill, Iain Rob Wright, Jeff Menapace, Matt Shaw, Heather Graham, Jack Kilborn, James Herbert. We hope you enjoy!

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stephen king, dean koontz, steven king, bestseller, horror book, scary book, suspense book, mystery
Jeremy Bates Author Writer Stephen King Dean Koontz

SUICIDE FOREST

"Creatively creepy and sure to scare"—The Japan Times

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The narration by Joe Hempel was amazing!-- "Next Book Review Blog"

About the Author

Jeremy Bates is the USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen novels and novellas, which have been translated into several languages. Midwest Book Review compares his work to "Stephen King, Joe Lansdale, and other masters of the art." He has won both an Australian Shadows Award and a Canadian Arthur Ellis Award.



Joe Hempel, best known for his rich narrations, has entertained listeners with over one hundred audiobooks in genres ranging from horror and mystery to science fiction, romance, and personal development.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00POSPGYS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ghillinnein Books; 1st edition (Dec 14 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1751 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 367 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0993764681
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USA TODAY and #1 AMAZON bestselling author Jeremy Bates has published more than twenty novels and novellas. They have sold over one million copies, been translated into several languages, and been optioned for film and TV by major studios. Midwest Book Review compares his work to “Stephen King, Joe Lansdale, and other masters of the art.” He is a KDP Select All Star recipient and has won an Australian Shadows Award and a Canadian Arthur Ellis Award. He was also a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards, the only major book awards decided by readers. His latest novel, THE NO-END HOUSE, is a standalone horror novel of escape room terror in which a pair of volunteers unwittingly bargain for their lives across nine mysterious rooms in an ill-reputed house in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter. It will be released by Kensington Publishing in 2025/26. Visit Jeremy's website to receive BLACK CANYON, winner of The Lou Allin Memorial Award.

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Kimberly
5.0 out of 5 stars Fast paced read
Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2018
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Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Fast paced and intriguing, didn't want to put it down, I had to find out what would happen to our cast of characters next! Twist at the end I didn't see coming. Can't wait to read another from this series. I like the fact that these books are set in real places, makes it that much more eerie!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Aokigahara Strikes Again
Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2017
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I enjoyed this novel quite a bit. It's very character-driven, which means that some of the horror is sacrificed in order to develop the characters, but I really didn't mind so much as it was so well done.

To those in the know, the mere mention of Aokigahara is enough to conjure up visions of an oppressive and terrifying atmosphere, which is why I found the author's descriptions of the place so impressive. Through these he creates excellent atmosphere with descriptions so vivid that I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if he had been there himself.

Slight spoilers now, so please be warned before reading on.

The only thing I found a tad disappointing was the reveal of just what was responsible for the murders. It was a spooky notion, yes, but if you're going to set a horror novel in Aokigahara, then I'd like something a bit more supernatural to be the cause of the characters torment.

Other than that single flaw, Suicide Forest is extremely well-written, and manages to spook the reader with an excellent atmosphere and well-told story. I definitely recommend picking this one up.
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Melanie Patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2022
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Great addition to the series
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LW
3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 22, 2023
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Good thriller. Decent story and ending. Mostly believable with some exceptions. I finished it in a day as I needed to know how it all was explained and ended. Perhaps it could have ended at the Forrest instead of continuing on. And that is not a spoiler.
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Lorna Simms
5.0 out of 5 stars spoilers- beware LmaO
Reviewed in Canada on July 5, 2020
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amazing book matE- i just have one problem with it···
I never considered myself " biased " when it comes to characters but whY diD yoU kiLl omot?? whY- hE waS sO yOunG (neb too)
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Laurie A
4.0 out of 5 stars A Rollercoaster Ride of a Thriller!!
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2017
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This book was a great read and had everything I was looking for and more! It had thrills, chills, and loads of excitement, and even though there were a few scenes of with some degree of blood and gore, they were minimal which I really liked. The story relied on the thrill to get your heart racing and didn't concentrate on the carnage.

The characters were well developed and likeable. I really enjoyed how the characters interacted with each other and the conflicts that arose amongst them while they were in the Suicide Forest. It wasn't just the conflict amongst the group, but the terror that each character faced while lost in the forest and how they overcame their group conflicts in their fight for survival.

I am looking forward to reading more by this talented author!
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Anna
5.0 out of 5 stars Shivers worth having
Reviewed in Canada on December 31, 2017
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Bates creates such an atmosphere of fear and silence that you will have to remember to breathe while reading this book. An amazing ride with building suspense and emotions galore. Make sure to keep the lights on while you read to avoid the darkness creeping in.
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Cheryl Dmetruk
5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Story and Location, Hated for it to end!
Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2015
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A quite unique story line, I hated to see it end! Much to the chagrin of the author (I assume, but could be wrong) I would suggest a movie made from this book. Like I said, unique story, unique location (but an actual location). Well done, Jeremy Bates!
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Kerrrri
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read. Different. Great writing.
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2024
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Wow. This book was great. Great story steeped in some Japanese history about this forest. Great writing. Kept me captivated and intrigued. Even the epilogue!!
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Joao Michels
5.0 out of 5 stars A Chilling Ride
Reviewed in Brazil on June 21, 2021
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One of the bests reads of 2021... Suicide Forest have a great set, Amazing characters and a vibe that will chill your spine.
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Raul Landazuri
4.0 out of 5 stars Entretenido y sorprendente hasta el último capítulo.
Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2021
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Buen libro, interesante y atractivo, con algunos clichés demasiado estadounidenses. Aokigahara es más bien un pretexto, porque la gran mayoría de la trama pudiera suceder en los bosques de Oregon o de Siberia. El final te dejará alucinado.
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Allan
5.0 out of 5 stars Could not put down
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2023
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I maybe read one other horror/suspence book before, but this one felt different, almost real. Some cheesy lines but overall I really enjoyed it, I even forgot it was not real (in the beginning).
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S.A. Quinox Author
5.0 out of 5 stars As dark as I hoped! Even darker.
Reviewed in Germany on October 9, 2021
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It's as dark and deep and even better than I could have hoped for. I'm absolutely getting more from this author!
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