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The Peeling
The Peeling Trilogy
All three Novellas of the Peeling series.
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TODAY THE WORLD GOT SICK...
The Peeling is a series of novellas set in a world ravaged by a deadly plague. Each book follows the individual story of one of the survivors of this horrible new existence. They can be enjoyed as standalone tales or as part of a larger, overall narrative.
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BOOK 1: Jeremy's Choice
Being a security guard at a news station meant Jeremy found out about the peeling before anybody else. But that didn't prevent the deadly, unknown virus from infecting his wife. After years of neglect, unfaithfulness, and lies, is it finally time for Jeremy to do right by the woman he loves? Or is it too late?
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BOOK 2: The Stadium
Brett went to the football stadium for safety. They all did. But the deadly, flesh-eating virus, The Peeling, doesn't care about walls. It isn't long before the stadium starts to look less like a refuge and more like a prison.
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BOOK 3: Warriors
With barely a soul alive, Sergeant Parker and his squad scour the land, looking for survivors, but will they succeed only in finding more nightmares?
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BONUS CONTENT - Also includes the prequel story: The Peeling Of Samuel Lloyd Collins
Published author, Iain Rob Wright, was born in 1984 and lives in Redditch, a small town in the West Midlands, UK, with his loopy cocker spaniel, Oscar, his fat old cat, Jess, his many tropical fish, and the love of his life, Sally. Writing is the passion that fills his life during the small periods of time when he isn't cleaning up after his pets.
He is the author of several novels, including the critically acclaimed, The Final Winter, and the deeply disturbing thriller, ASBO.
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TODAY THE WORLD GOT SICK...
The Peeling is a series of novellas set in a world ravaged by a deadly plague. Each book follows the individual story of one of the survivors of this horrible new existence. They can be enjoyed as standalone tales or as part of a larger, overall narrative.
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BOOK 1: Jeremy's Choice
Being a security guard at a news station meant Jeremy found out about the peeling before anybody else. But that didn't prevent the deadly, unknown virus from infecting his wife. After years of neglect, unfaithfulness, and lies, is it finally time for Jeremy to do right by the woman he loves? Or is it too late?
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BOOK 2: The Stadium
Brett went to the football stadium for safety. They all did. But the deadly, flesh-eating virus, The Peeling, doesn't care about walls. It isn't long before the stadium starts to look less like a refuge and more like a prison.
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BOOK 3: Warriors
With barely a soul alive, Sergeant Parker and his squad scour the land, looking for survivors, but will they succeed only in finding more nightmares?
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BONUS CONTENT - Also includes the prequel story: The Peeling Of Samuel Lloyd Collins
Published author, Iain Rob Wright, was born in 1984 and lives in Redditch, a small town in the West Midlands, UK, with his loopy cocker spaniel, Oscar, his fat old cat, Jess, his many tropical fish, and the love of his life, Sally. Writing is the passion that fills his life during the small periods of time when he isn't cleaning up after his pets.
He is the author of several novels, including the critically acclaimed, The Final Winter, and the deeply disturbing thriller, ASBO.
158 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 11, 2013
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About the author
Iain Rob Wright
169 books1,829 followersOne of Horror's most respected authors, Iain Rob Wright is the writer of more than forty books, many of them bestsellers. A previous Kindle All-Star and a mainstay in the horror charts, he is a prolific producer of unique and original stories. From his apocalyptic saga The Gates to his claustrophobic revenge thriller ASBO, Iain writes across a broad spectrum of sub genres, creating both beloved series and standalone titles.
With work available in several languages and in audio, Iain Rob Wright is one of the fastest rising stars in horror, but when not writing he is a dedicated family man. Father to Jack and Molly, and husband to Sally, he is often seen sharing his family memories with his fans on Facebook.
To get 6 of his books for free (no strings), just visit: www.iainrobwright.com
With work available in several languages and in audio, Iain Rob Wright is one of the fastest rising stars in horror, but when not writing he is a dedicated family man. Father to Jack and Molly, and husband to Sally, he is often seen sharing his family memories with his fans on Facebook.
To get 6 of his books for free (no strings), just visit: www.iainrobwright.com
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November 30, 2021
The self publishing industry is a whole lot like Goodwill, the Salvation Army, or any other second hand thrift depot. You dig through the refuse looking for gold, sometimes running into a half eaten sandwich in the process, or cutting yourself on a chipped teacup. There are times when the digging really pays off. You locate the missing piece of a rare set you collect, or something so bizarre that you fail to have the words to accurately describe your findings.
The Peeling Trilogy caught my attention amid the detritus of self published muck. Being a trilogy of short novella about the end of the world, it took an approach that was unusual. As with King and McCammon, a global erasure of human life is in process. Fingers are being pointed, countries are being blamed. The opening was well built, showing the onset and progress of a disease as it melts away the flesh of a man, bubbling and stripping it away until bone glistens under loose gore. The mind though, beneath the pain of the flesh the mind is still active.
The Peeling is a fresh take on global pandemics. Like a reverse zombie novel, humans are eaten away until they are begging for release. They are aware till the end, slowly spinning into an insanity as their bodies fail.
Not council the intro, this trilogy follows three separate plot lines housed in the UK. Set in varying degrees of the disease cycle, the first shows the initial days, when people still have hope of redemption and a cure. Parts two and three follow after the fall of society, with a band of refugees intent on survival and a roving military squad working to maintain the peace even after the upper brass become unresponsive.
The trilogy was highly enjoyable from my perspective but was left on a blue note when the final few pages laid out an extra-worldly spin on the science behind the plague. If Ian Rob Wright plans to extend the series to expand on the plague source it could be solid. As it is, it takes away from the story by adding an unneeded layer to the story.
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The Peeling Trilogy caught my attention amid the detritus of self published muck. Being a trilogy of short novella about the end of the world, it took an approach that was unusual. As with King and McCammon, a global erasure of human life is in process. Fingers are being pointed, countries are being blamed. The opening was well built, showing the onset and progress of a disease as it melts away the flesh of a man, bubbling and stripping it away until bone glistens under loose gore. The mind though, beneath the pain of the flesh the mind is still active.
The Peeling is a fresh take on global pandemics. Like a reverse zombie novel, humans are eaten away until they are begging for release. They are aware till the end, slowly spinning into an insanity as their bodies fail.
Not council the intro, this trilogy follows three separate plot lines housed in the UK. Set in varying degrees of the disease cycle, the first shows the initial days, when people still have hope of redemption and a cure. Parts two and three follow after the fall of society, with a band of refugees intent on survival and a roving military squad working to maintain the peace even after the upper brass become unresponsive.
The trilogy was highly enjoyable from my perspective but was left on a blue note when the final few pages laid out an extra-worldly spin on the science behind the plague. If Ian Rob Wright plans to extend the series to expand on the plague source it could be solid. As it is, it takes away from the story by adding an unneeded layer to the story.
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November 5, 2012
I'll start by saying that this story was very interesting but I couldn't stand all the language. Cut out half the language and ill read it.
December 12, 2012
The writing is sloppy, the plot is unamusing. The entire book is put together with snippets of dialogue.
Abandoned after the first 2 stories.
Abandoned after the first 2 stories.
September 25, 2017
A book of three "Books" (ie short stories) with different characters experiencing different aspects of the events.
All parts are as well written as you would expect if you've read any of the author's other work, the horror aspects are very nicely done, as are all the characters, and the time line.
The first two parts fit nicely together, although the third one is a little random and could have easily have been set in pretty much any end-of-the-world series with little or no connection to the previous two.
Still an enjoyable read all the same.
All parts are as well written as you would expect if you've read any of the author's other work, the horror aspects are very nicely done, as are all the characters, and the time line.
The first two parts fit nicely together, although the third one is a little random and could have easily have been set in pretty much any end-of-the-world series with little or no connection to the previous two.
Still an enjoyable read all the same.
February 17, 2021
Nice little collection of short stories based on the peeling pandemic (most apt that I read this during our COVID 19 pandemic) . Fast paced and easy to read as usual from Iain and quite disturbing how accurately the true horror is the human race...... We just are not very nice!!
I love Iains work, I haven't read one of his books that I haven't liked and I would recommend this book as a good quick read.
I love Iains work, I haven't read one of his books that I haven't liked and I would recommend this book as a good quick read.
February 22, 2021
Why do humans act as they do? This trilogy gives some insight, revealing the good, the bad and the ugly.
Well-written, this author is very good at portraying real people and their reactions to certain scenarios.
No spoilers. Worth a look, though beware.
Well-written, this author is very good at portraying real people and their reactions to certain scenarios.
No spoilers. Worth a look, though beware.
October 6, 2017
Enjoyable enough
Enjoyable, for the most part, but more editing needed. I enjoyed the twist of the final story. I enjoyed some of his other offerings more.
Enjoyable, for the most part, but more editing needed. I enjoyed the twist of the final story. I enjoyed some of his other offerings more.
October 8, 2020
Worth reading
Excellent read. Very fast moving tale. Author has a fluid prose style that makes for an enjoyable experience.Highly recommended for a light read.
Excellent read. Very fast moving tale. Author has a fluid prose style that makes for an enjoyable experience.Highly recommended for a light read.
November 6, 2012
I really enjoyed how they were short stories around different characters, but about the same event and even intersecting a little. They fit together better than I would have thought before I read it.
The various plots were interesting, and kept my attention quite well. The stories were pretty short and went by quickly for me, maybe a bit too quickly. I felt like I'd just get to know the main character/narrator and then the story would end.
I'd also like to see a continuation of the story because it ended with a bit of a cliff hanger. It finished the storyline and felt complete, but left some pretty big questions.
There were a few minor spelling/grammar issues, but it was rare enough to not be distracting.
I was also surprised to see that someone thought there were too many "bad" words in it. I didn't notice any such problem, and probably would've responded with "I don't think so..." had anyone asked me about the language, so any naughty language must've fit with the story quite well.
The various plots were interesting, and kept my attention quite well. The stories were pretty short and went by quickly for me, maybe a bit too quickly. I felt like I'd just get to know the main character/narrator and then the story would end.
I'd also like to see a continuation of the story because it ended with a bit of a cliff hanger. It finished the storyline and felt complete, but left some pretty big questions.
There were a few minor spelling/grammar issues, but it was rare enough to not be distracting.
I was also surprised to see that someone thought there were too many "bad" words in it. I didn't notice any such problem, and probably would've responded with "I don't think so..." had anyone asked me about the language, so any naughty language must've fit with the story quite well.
December 8, 2012
I was looking forward to reading this book, and I wasn’t disappointed in the least. Although the writing needs a little editing, I enjoyed this story immensely. Each story is told from a different point of view, the one more frightening than the other. The fear, pain, and tension of the characters as they are devoured by the peeling disease is palpable. From the cheating security guard, the people trapped in the stadium, to the British Army attempting to overtake a barricaded supermarket with force, the suspense in this quick read is relentless. I especially enjoyed the third story, as the non-stop explosive action had me turning the pages in a frenzy. This is the first time I’ve read anything by this author, but it won’t be the last. Any and all fans of writers such as Stephen King and Richard Laymon should definitely add “The Peeling Trilogy” to their to-be-read lists.
November 5, 2012
What a thrilling end to an amazing trilogy.
The Peeling is a story that had me grip from start to finish.
The characters were real and grew on me!
The plot, even though done before was so unique in its presentation that I
can definitely recommend this and tell any reader, that they
have never read a story LIKE this before.
It was an amazing trilogy and a must read for every
Horror / Thriller reader
WaAr.
The Peeling is a story that had me grip from start to finish.
The characters were real and grew on me!
The plot, even though done before was so unique in its presentation that I
can definitely recommend this and tell any reader, that they
have never read a story LIKE this before.
It was an amazing trilogy and a must read for every
Horror / Thriller reader
WaAr.
December 23, 2016
I absolutely loved it! I was a little sad when it was finished because I enjoyed it so much. Self-published can be incredible if you are interested enough in reading to give them a try! He's since become one of my favorite short story authors in the horror genre! If you enjoyed this, check out A is for Antichrist and the rest of the alphabet.
January 23, 2017
Beautiful writing as ever
I do love this authors writing style, like a very sick ray bradbury at times. I'll read whatever this author writes, even though sometimes his masterpieces can be frustratingly short. I really hope this author succeeds and I look forward to the day he's on the shelves in the bookshops with many other excellent horror writers.
I do love this authors writing style, like a very sick ray bradbury at times. I'll read whatever this author writes, even though sometimes his masterpieces can be frustratingly short. I really hope this author succeeds and I look forward to the day he's on the shelves in the bookshops with many other excellent horror writers.
February 17, 2019
This a great spin on the innate fear we have of plague like illness and it’s possible outcome. With our fear of a killing machine so intense that it literally makes your skin Peel. This book is fast driven and chill infused ride with time of cheering both good and bad. IRW has a way of grabbing you by the seat of your pants while you ride you need to hold on.
March 8, 2013
The characters felt like real people. This is one of the most important things for me in a book. If the people aren't people than i will never be immersed in the story. The sickness was very gross! I'm hoping that this collection of shorts will lead to more. Perhaps a full length.
August 20, 2015
Gory and gruesome stories featuring several different characters coping in the face of a devastating virus that is wiping out half the world's population. Good writing but shame about the apparent lack of proof-reading, which can be a bit annoying at times. 8.5/10
August 24, 2014
I quite enjoyed these short stories. They were well written snap shots into short periods of time. I think the one thing that let the book down was that I would have liked to have seen more depth of character, but that was always going to be difficult in the short story format.
March 23, 2014
A trilogy of novellas where the separate stories intertwine to make up one picture of an 'end of the world' apocalyptic scenario. Another very good Iain Rob Wright offering. He,for me,is very quickly finding his way to the very top of the horror genre pile.
June 1, 2020
A great series of books.
Only wish I'd read them in order & then thinks would have made more sense. Book 4 is book 5 basically. Patient Zero being book 4 which I read last. Now you know that, enjoy. I did.
Only wish I'd read them in order & then thinks would have made more sense. Book 4 is book 5 basically. Patient Zero being book 4 which I read last. Now you know that, enjoy. I did.
February 1, 2013
Three short stories intertwined together, which left me wanting more. This could be a full novel as the story is strong enough. Good stuff.
February 8, 2013
I really enjoyed these 3 stories. I just wish there was more. It ended way too quickly.
January 10, 2014
I would have given this 5 stars if it hadn't been for the ending. Enjoyed the book but not the outcome.
February 12, 2016
Okay... not great.
May 1, 2016
Excellent read ....however why oh why did you not make this collection into a full length book
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