Kouji Suzuki is a Japanese author best known for his work in the horror genre. He gained international fame with his novel Ring, which was published in 1991. The story revolves around a cursed videotape that leads to the viewer's death seven days after watching it. This novel has been adapted into several films, both in Japan and Hollywood. In addition to Ring, Suzuki has written other notable works, including Spiral and Dark Water. His writing often explores themes of fear, technology, and the supernatural, making him a significant figure in contemporary Japanese literature.