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Jeremy Bates

Suicide Forest (World's Scariest Places)

by Jeremy Bates (Author) Format: Paperback

Book 1 of 7: World's Scariest Places

Goodreads Choice Award nominee

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From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates comes a chilling tale of mystery and horror set in Japan’s notorious Suicide Forest—an eerie place that is easy to enter but, for some, impossible to leave. A Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for horror, perfect for fans of Stephen King.

Just outside Tokyo lies Aokigahara, a sprawling forest known for its breathtaking beauty—and its grim reputation as the world’s most infamous suicide site. According to legend, the restless spirits of those who took their own lives still linger among the ancient trees.

When a group of friends is forced to abandon their climb up Mt. Fuji due to bad weather, they decide to camp overnight in Aokigahara. But what begins as an adventure takes a deadly turn when one of them is found hanged at dawn—making them question whether the legends are more than just stories.

Praise for Jeremy Bates:

★ "Old-school horror story reminiscent of Stephen King!"
★ "A master storyteller—non-stop suspense from start to finish!"
★ "Perfect for fans of Richard Laymon, Joe Hill, and Dean Koontz!"
★ "The scariest book I’ve ever read!"
★ "If you love classic horror, you need to read Jeremy Bates!"

Discover why readers call Suicide Forest “binge-worthy” and “an adrenaline rush from beginning to end!”

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Book 1 of 7

World's Scariest Places
Print length

365 pages
Language

English
Publication date

December 16, 2014
Reading age

13 - 18 years
Dimensions

6 x 0.92 x 9 inches
ISBN-10

0993764622
ISBN-13

978-0993764622

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"Voracious readers of horror will delightfully consume the contents of Bates's World's Scariest Places books."
— Publishers Weekly

"Reads like a combination of Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Clive Barker."
— Midwest Book Review

"Grabs and doesn't let go until the end."
— Writer's Digest

"I simply adore Bates' no-nonsense, no frills, fast-paced writing."
— Nuzo Onoh, Bram Stoker Lifetime Achievement Award recipient

"Jeremy Bates knows scary. You're going to have a good time with whatever he writes."
— Jeff Menapace, author of Bad Games

"Will remind readers what chattering teeth sound like."
— Kirkus Reviews

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

"An ice-cold thriller full of mystery, suspense, fear."
— David Moody, author of Hater and Autumn

"I have long been a fan of Dean Koontz, Stephen King, and Frank Peretti and I feel confident that I can now add Jeremy Bates to that list."
— Reader Views

"A page-turner in the true sense of the word."
— HorrorAddicts

"Will make your skin crawl."
— Scream Magazine

"Shocking."
— Booklist

"Told with an authoritative voice full of heart and insight."
— Richard Thomas, Bram Stoker-nominated author

"Would make a great screenplay!"
— Suspense Magazine

"Bates knows how to creep into his reader's mind and toy around."
— Horror Palace

"Something to give you chills before you go to bed."
— San Francisco Book Review

"Excellent!"
— Andrew Peterson, international bestselling author of First to Kill

"Spellbinding."
— Bestsellersworld

"Invites you to read it in one sitting."
— Hellnotes

"A treat for readers who like their horror served up with a side order of what the hell is going on? Highly recommended."
— Ronald Malfi, bestselling author of Small Town Horror

From the Author

Winner, "Reader Views Literary Awards" Horror Novel Award, 2018-2019, for "Mountain of the Dead."
Finalist, "Aurealis Award for Excellence in Speculative Fiction" Horror Novella Award, 2017,for "The Mailman."
Finalist, "Australian Horror Writers Association" Shadows Award, 2017, for "The Mailman."
Winner, "Foreword INDIES" Horror Book of the Year Award Gold Medal, 2016, for "Island of the Dolls."
Finalist, "Next Generation Indie Book Awards" Horror Novel Award, 2017, for "Island of the Dolls."
Finalist, "The Skoutz Award" German Horror Award, 2017, for "Suicide Forest."
Finalist,"Aurealis Award for Excellence in Speculative Fiction" Horror Novella Award, 2016, for "Box of Bones."
Finalist, "Australian Horror Writers Association" Shadows Award, 2016, for "Box of Bones."
Winner, "Crime Writers of Canada" Arthur Ellis Award/The Lou Allen Memorial Award, 2016,for "Black Canyon."
Winner, "Australian Horror Writers Association" Shadows Award, 2015, for "The Catacombs."
Winner, "IPPY(Independent Publisher Book Awards)" Bronze Medal/Horror, 2016, for "The Catacombs."
Finalist, "Next Generation Indie Book Awards" Horror Novella Award, 2016, for "Black Canyon."
Winner, "Reader Views Literary Award" Global Award, 2014-2015, for "Suicide Forest."
Honorable Mention, "Reader Views Literary Award" Mystery/Thriller/Suspense/Horror Award,2014-2015, for "Suicide Forest."
Finalist, "Goodreads Choice Awards" 2015, for "Suicide Forest."
Finalist," Australian Horror Writers Association" Shadows Award, 2014, for "Suicide Forest."
Finalist, "Foreword INDIES" Horror Book of the Year Award, 2014, for "Suicide Forest."
Finalist, "Foreword INDIES" Thriller & Suspense Book of the Year Award,2012, for "White Lies."

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ghillinnein Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 16, 2014
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 365 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0993764622
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0993764622
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.92 x 9 inches
Book 1 of 7 ‏ : ‎ World's Scariest Places
Best Sellers Rank: #36,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #7 in American Horror
- #124 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy & Supernatural Mysteries & Thrillers
- #210 in Teen & Young Adult Thrillers & Suspense (Books)

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Jeremy Bates

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USA TODAY and #1 Amazon bestselling author Jeremy Bates has written over twenty novels and novellas, with more than one million copies sold worldwide. His work has been translated into multiple languages—including Russian, Czech, German, Arabic, Taiwanese, and Portuguese—and optioned for film and television by major studios. Midwest Book Review compares his storytelling to Stephen King and Joe Lansdale, calling him a “master of the art.”

Bates is a KDP Select All-Star and winner of both the Australian Shadows Award and Arthur Ellis Award. He was also a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards—the only major book honors chosen entirely by readers.

His latest novel, The No-End House, is a standalone horror story set in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, where two strangers face nine nightmarish rooms in a sinister house. Publishing through Kensington in July 2025, it’s a chilling tale of survival and escape.

👉 Visit Jeremy’s website to claim your free copy of Black Canyon, winner of the Lou Allin Memorial Award.

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