Ring by Koji Suzuki (English) Paperback Book

Description: Ring by Koji Suzuki, Robert B. Rohmer, Glynne Walley Stunning Japanese thriller with a chilling supernatural twist. The novel that inspired the cult Japanese movie and the Hollywood blockbuster of the same name. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Stunning Japanese thriller with a chilling supernatural twist. The novel that inspired the cult Japanese movie and the Hollywood blockbuster of the same name. Asakawa is a hardworking journalist who has climbed his way up from local-news beat reporter to writer for his newspapers weekly magazine. A chronic workaholic, he doesnt take much notice when his seventeen-year-old niece dies suddenly – until a chance conversation reveals that another healthy teenager died at exactly the same time, in chillingly similar circumstances.Sensing a story, Asakawa begins to investigate, and soon discovers that this strange simultaneous sudden-death syndrome also affected another two teenagers. Exactly one week before their mysterious deaths the four teenagers all spent the night at a leisure resort in the same log cabin.When Asakawa visits the resort, the mystery only deepens. A comment made in the guest book by one of the teenagers leads him to a particular vidoetape with a portentous message at the end:Those who have viewed these images are fated to die at this exact hour one week from now.Asakawa finds himself in a race against time – he has only seven days to find the cause of the teenagers deaths before it finds him. The hunt puts him on the trail of an apocalytpic power that will force Asakawa to choose between saving his family and saving civilization. Back Cover Suzuki blends Haruki Murakami with Stephen King IndependentDoomed to die. One way out. One week to find it.The body of a young girl is found at her home in Yokohama, contorted in fear, but the cause of her death is a mystery. Soon afterwards the bodies of three more teenagers are discovered - dead in chillingly similar circumstances.Sensing a story, journalist Asakawa becomes fixated on unravelling the cause of this bizarre sudden-death syndrome. He discovers that the four victims had shared a log cabin for one night, exactly seven days before their deaths.In the cabin, Asakawa finds a nightmarish secret - a curious videotape which plays not a movie, but a strange collection of abstract, subliminal images, concluding with a portentous message:Those who have viewed these images are fated to die at this exact hour one week from now. If you do not wish to die, you must follow these instructions exactly...Then the tape cuts to static.The ultra-cool supernatural thriller that inspired the cult Japanese movie and the Hollywood remake of the same name. Author Biography Koji Suzuki is a literary star in his native Japan, where Ring has sold 2.8 million copies to date. Ring is the first book in a hugely successful trilogy that continues with Spiral and Loop (both of which have film deals). Koji Suzuki lives in Tokyo. Review The pace doesnt slacken for a moment ! a guaranteed page-turner Observer Suzuki builds tension brilliantly Guardian Bristles with menace and fear Uncut The translation is wonderful, the spare and sleek prose making for an easy read, while the dark currents of the story build up to a mind-boggling climax Outland Promotional Suzuki blends Haruki Murakami with Stephen King Independent Long Description Stunning Japanese thriller with a chilling supernatural twist. The novel that inspired the cult Japanese movie and the Hollywood blockbuster of the same name. Asakawa is a hardworking journalist who has climbed his way up from local-news beat reporter to writer for his newspapers weekly magazine. A chronic workaholic, he doesnt take much notice when his seventeen-year-old niece dies suddenly - until a chance conversation reveals that another healthy teenager died at exactly the same time, in chillingly similar circumstances. Sensing a story, Asakawa begins to investigate, and soon discovers that this strange simultaneous sudden-death syndrome also affected another two teenagers. Exactly one week before their mysterious deaths the four teenagers all spent the night at a leisure resort in the same log cabin. When Asakawa visits the resort, the mystery only deepens. A comment made in the guest book by one of the teenagers leads him to a particular vidoetape with a portentous message at the end: Those who have viewed these images are fated to die at this exact hour one week from now. Asakawa finds himself in a race against time - he has only seven days to find the cause of the teenagers deaths before it finds him. The hunt puts him on the trail of an apocalytpic power that will force Asakawa to choose between saving his family and saving civilization. Review Quote The pace doesnt slacken for a moment … a guaranteed page-turner Observer Suzuki builds tension brilliantly Guardian Bristles with menace and fear Uncut The translation is wonderful, the spare and sleek prose making for an easy read, while the dark currents of the story build up to a mind-boggling climax Outland Promotional "Headline" Suzuki blends Haruki Murakami with Stephen King Independent Feature * The ultra-cool novel that spawned both the cult Japanese movie and the massively successful big-budget US remake. * Koji is the Japanese Stephen King and his profile in the UK is growing. His appearance at the 2005 Edinburgh Festival attracted impressive media attention and rave reviews. * Ring has sold 2.8 million copies in its home country so far. * Reissue in B-format, alongside sequels SPIRAL and LOOP, with stylish new package to capitalize on cult appeal Competition: Reiko - A Japanese Ghost Story; Demons By Daylight; The Exorcist. Stephen King;Haruki Murakami; Harlan Coben; James Avonleigh; Ramsey Campbell; Description for Sales People Stunning Japanese thriller with a chilling supernatural twist. The novel that inspired the cult Japanese movie and the Hollywood blockbuster of the same name. Asakawa is a hardworking journalist who has climbed his way up from local-news beat reporter to writer for his newspapers weekly magazine. A chronic workaholic, he doesnt take much notice when his seventeen-year-old niece dies suddenly - until a chance conversation reveals that another healthy teenager died at exactly the same time, in chillingly similar circumstances. Sensing a story, Asakawa begins to investigate, and soon discovers that this strange simultaneous sudden-death syndrome also affected another two teenagers. Exactly one week before their mysterious deaths the four teenagers all spent the night at a leisure resort in the same log cabin. When Asakawa visits the resort, the mystery only deepens. A comment made in the guest book by one of the teenagers leads him to a particular vidoetape with a portentous message at the end: Those who have viewed these images are fated to die at this exact hour one week from now. Asakawa finds himself in a race against time - he has only seven days to find the cause of the teenagers deaths before it finds him. The hunt puts him on the trail of an apocalytpic power that will force Asakawa to choose between saving his family and saving civilization. * The ultra-cool novel that spawned both the cult Japanese movie and the massively successful big-budget US remake. * Koji is the Japanese Stephen King and his profile in the UK is growing. His appearance at the 2005 Edinburgh Festival attracted impressive media attention and rave reviews. * Ring has sold 2.8 million copies in its home country so far. * Reissue in B-format, alongside sequels SPIRAL and LOOP, with stylish new package to capitalize on cult appeal Competition: Stephen King, Haruki Murakami, Harlan Coben, Michael Marshall. Details ISBN0007240139 Pages 400 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 2007 Translator Robert B. Rohmer ISBN-10 0007240139 ISBN-13 9780007240135 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 895.635 Author Glynne Walley Media Book Translated from Japanese Language English Imprint HarperCollins Publication Date 2007-03-05 UK Release Date 2007-03-05 Audience General Alternative 9780007331574 AU Release Date 2007-07-04 NZ Release Date 2007-05-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161458237;

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