In this chilling tale from the critically renowned author of The Girl from the Well and the Bone Witch trilogy, an island sanctuary turns deadly when a horrifying rumour threatens to kill off tourists one at a time. If it weren't for the curse, the island of Kisapmata would be a popular holiday spot with its pristine beaches, abundant vegetation, and pleasant weather. Local Filipinos avoid visiting the island and only speak about it in whispers. They are aware of the lives it has taken. They won't come after. Hollywood movie makers won't be deterred. According to legend, a sleeping Dreamer god waits to bestow unfathomable powers in exchange for eight sacrifices. The producers are committed to recording the proof. And they persuade Alon, a young man from the area, to their guide. Within minutes of their arrival, a giant sinkhole appears, revealing a giant balete tree with a mummified corpse entwined in its gnarled branches. And the crew start seeing strange visions. Alon knows they are falling victim to the island's curse. If Alon can't convince them to leave, there is no telling who will survive. Or how much the Dreamer god will destroy...