The Sacrifice

“Chilling horror elements that coalesce into a bittersweet conclusion” – Publishers Weekly“Chupeco creates an environment thick with mystery, full of haunting balete trees and eerie ghost sightings coupled with a legend that dates to Spanish colonization of the Philippines” – Kirkus Reviews“Chupeco’s world building is strong as always, and the island is a potent mix of beauty and danger, a tropical paradise that harbors horrors just below the surface… horror fans are likely to be swept into this deliciously gruesome tale of plant creatures and monsters that lurk within the most unexpected beings” – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Rin Chupeco’s newest story is as terrifying as it is riveting, and you will not put the book down until you know each character’s fate” – Youth Services Book Review, STARRED Review“This thriller captures the creepiness of classic slow-burn horror movies… Chupeco is a master” – Booklist

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.