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The Invisible Choker
Marnie is born into a world battling the Invisible Choker. As the disease scythes down adults and the vulnerable, Marnie is abandoned to a lonely existence. Her only companion is Shadow who frequently leads her astray and out of sight of any authority. On one adventure they come to a deserted house, a time capsule of lost lives where they soon discover a world-changing secret hidden within its walls.
As an adult, surviving in a post-apocalyptic world, Marnie now a virologist, dreams of discovering a cure-all which would wipe viruses from the planet. At the same time, she wrestles with her childhood demons and attempts to adapt to the new world of human relationships. However, the occurrence of many disturbing events threatens to sabotage her efforts and derail her from her life's plans.
Early one morning her world is turned upside down. Resting on the doorstep of a sweatshop is a young man, an outsider, a hostile derelict who lives on the towns dump. Their eyes lock and their lives crash together.
The first apocalypse is bad enough but what follows is far more sinister.
This book was written during my time in lockdown and was influenced by current events. It is, however, a work of fiction.
As an adult, surviving in a post-apocalyptic world, Marnie now a virologist, dreams of discovering a cure-all which would wipe viruses from the planet. At the same time, she wrestles with her childhood demons and attempts to adapt to the new world of human relationships. However, the occurrence of many disturbing events threatens to sabotage her efforts and derail her from her life's plans.
Early one morning her world is turned upside down. Resting on the doorstep of a sweatshop is a young man, an outsider, a hostile derelict who lives on the towns dump. Their eyes lock and their lives crash together.
The first apocalypse is bad enough but what follows is far more sinister.
This book was written during my time in lockdown and was influenced by current events. It is, however, a work of fiction.
273 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2020
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About the author
E.M.G. Wixley
27 books54 followersElizabeth Wixley was born in Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom but has moved many times during her childhood. She attended the Camberwell Art School and joined a design studio in Convent Garden. Moving to Bristol, some years later, she worked full time for the Local Education Authority supporting children suffering from emotional and behavioural problems whilst ensuring that the transition into a mainstream school was done in a supportive and nurturing manner. Whilst providing children with a safe haven for learning, she raised two sons as a single parent while studying for a degree in education at the University of the West of England.
Her love of fiction started at the age of six when Elizabeth’s grandmother died of cancer and to ensure that the rest of the family was safe, she would spend the nights roaming the house looking for the ”C” monster to make sure that he did not claim any more victims.
One sunny bright day, her sister told her that fork lightning would come and strike her down after which she would spend her days hiding in the garage and when she heard that the sun was falling out of the sky, well needless to say, she very seldom ventured out.
With trial and error, Elizabeth soon realised to fight her foes, she had to stare them straight in the eye, explore them and conqueror the inner demons in order to stand righteous. This helps fuel her love of horror and the many mysteries of the world. Creating a why and what if scenario that runs prominent in her fascinating fiction.
Throughout Elizabeth’s life, creative arts have been her passion whether it is visiting galleries, painting or writing. She enjoys nothing more than sharing a compelling horror story with others and holding the sanity of her readers in the palm of her hand.
Her love of fiction started at the age of six when Elizabeth’s grandmother died of cancer and to ensure that the rest of the family was safe, she would spend the nights roaming the house looking for the ”C” monster to make sure that he did not claim any more victims.
One sunny bright day, her sister told her that fork lightning would come and strike her down after which she would spend her days hiding in the garage and when she heard that the sun was falling out of the sky, well needless to say, she very seldom ventured out.
With trial and error, Elizabeth soon realised to fight her foes, she had to stare them straight in the eye, explore them and conqueror the inner demons in order to stand righteous. This helps fuel her love of horror and the many mysteries of the world. Creating a why and what if scenario that runs prominent in her fascinating fiction.
Throughout Elizabeth’s life, creative arts have been her passion whether it is visiting galleries, painting or writing. She enjoys nothing more than sharing a compelling horror story with others and holding the sanity of her readers in the palm of her hand.
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September 2, 2020
What’s worse than one apocalypse? Two!
The world in which Marnie lives is similar to society in modern-day 2020. There’s a virus running rampant and those who choose to not isolate will almost definitely catch it. Marnie is lonely with the exception of her companion Shadow who leads her to an abandoned house. It’s there that she finds something and can’t decide if the discovery will make things better or worse.
I’ve read a few of E.M.G. Wixley’s books in the past and they’re always hardhitting with suspenseful plots and realistic characters. They’re not always easy to like, and I think that’s part of what makes them seem to real. They live in a way that makes for interesting storytelling.
The way the paranormal is blended so seamlessly with reality makes it even more immersive.
If you’re looking for something a little different, this will whet your appetite.
The world in which Marnie lives is similar to society in modern-day 2020. There’s a virus running rampant and those who choose to not isolate will almost definitely catch it. Marnie is lonely with the exception of her companion Shadow who leads her to an abandoned house. It’s there that she finds something and can’t decide if the discovery will make things better or worse.
I’ve read a few of E.M.G. Wixley’s books in the past and they’re always hardhitting with suspenseful plots and realistic characters. They’re not always easy to like, and I think that’s part of what makes them seem to real. They live in a way that makes for interesting storytelling.
The way the paranormal is blended so seamlessly with reality makes it even more immersive.
If you’re looking for something a little different, this will whet your appetite.
August 24, 2020
Oh I absolutely love this book!
If this is the kind of book we get when Miss Wicksley is an isolation, I say bring on the plague! This book was so good little Mornie lives in a world where The Invisable Chocker is spreading and people are supposed to isolate and stay home, but Maurnys mom Who thinks she is above everyone else goes to her “meetings“ where instead of really trying to bring about change, they drink in carry-on. “Lucky“ for morning kids cannot get the silent Joker so she is free to run around the country where she lives. She has one friend shadow who looks out for her he is not a kid but not an imaginary friend either. She likes to explore in One day while exploring she finds a house where people used to live so she takes it for her own play House and her and shadow start playing hide and go seek and she hides behind the bricks of the fireplaceThis is when she stumbles upon a box that contains a monster like creature who she eventually names Chaz and something else she doesn’t know is Chaz is going to be a blessing and a curse… Or is he? This book was so good Liz Wicksley makes the best characters and all her books they’re so likable and she really knows how to put pen to paper and get you to feel the way she want you to. They have a few authors that every time I read the book I think this is my favorite book from them and one of them is Liz Wixly and my new favorite book is invisible Chocker, what a great name for a great book exclamation
If this is the kind of book we get when Miss Wicksley is an isolation, I say bring on the plague! This book was so good little Mornie lives in a world where The Invisable Chocker is spreading and people are supposed to isolate and stay home, but Maurnys mom Who thinks she is above everyone else goes to her “meetings“ where instead of really trying to bring about change, they drink in carry-on. “Lucky“ for morning kids cannot get the silent Joker so she is free to run around the country where she lives. She has one friend shadow who looks out for her he is not a kid but not an imaginary friend either. She likes to explore in One day while exploring she finds a house where people used to live so she takes it for her own play House and her and shadow start playing hide and go seek and she hides behind the bricks of the fireplaceThis is when she stumbles upon a box that contains a monster like creature who she eventually names Chaz and something else she doesn’t know is Chaz is going to be a blessing and a curse… Or is he? This book was so good Liz Wicksley makes the best characters and all her books they’re so likable and she really knows how to put pen to paper and get you to feel the way she want you to. They have a few authors that every time I read the book I think this is my favorite book from them and one of them is Liz Wixly and my new favorite book is invisible Chocker, what a great name for a great book exclamation
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