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Crawlers
A Creepy Horror Story: Cursed Manuscripts
2025
First Published
222
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Do you dig Stephen King, Richard Laymon, and James Herbert? Well, then check out this unique and horrifying read from multi-time bestseller, Iain Rob Wright. But be warned, reading it may cause nightmares. "IAIN ROB WRIGHT SCARES THE HELL OUT OF ME!" - JA Konrath Something deadly has just been delivered. When pest controller Nick Grieves and his wife Samantha are called to sleepy Seadale's dockyard in the dead of night, they expect a rat infestation, or maybe an unclaimed exotic pet. But what they find instead is a nightmare from another a terrifying and unnatural creature with a hunger that can’t be contained. As a terifying crisis quickly spreads throughout the UK, a small band of survivors must fight not only to stay alive, but to prevent the country from being consumed in an eight-legged apocalypse. Along the way, not everyone will make it, but being human means refusing to give up—even when you're outnumbered ten-thousand to one. The food chain is about to change... If you hunger for tales of creeping dread, where terror weaves an inescapable web, then Iain Rob Wright's "Crawlers" is the novel you've been waiting for. Grab your copy today and discover what readers are screaming about. THIS BOOK IS A STANDALONE ENTRY IN THE 'CURSED MANUSCRIPTS' SHARED UNIVERSE On January 21, 2012, according to the Mayan Calendar, the world was supposed to end. It didn't. But on that day, 113 mysterious manuscripts were discovered around the world, each one written in blood by an unknown author. After several dozen unexplained deaths befell the finders of said manuscripts, a decision was made to lock them up for good in a secret vault beneath the Vatican. It is said that anyone who reads the stories will die, and as such they are now referred to as 'The Cursed Manuscripts.' In December 2020, new manuscripts started turning up around the world. 'Bad luck' was one of them. MANUSCRIPT 8/24-08 (BAD LUCK). Details below. Manuscript 8.24-08, discovered January 2018 in Bolivia by rural pig farmer, Inti Torres Varguez, who found it half buried in the soil. Somehow the written pages were miraculously okay, but eight days later Inti was found trampled to death by his livestock and half-eaten by swarming insects. The following text was was written in a notebook beneath his bed, which is strange as Inti was unable to read and write.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING★★★★★ "One of Britain’s brightest talents." ★★★★★ "There's no good point to put the book down so you can get some sleep." ★★★★★ "Stephen King fans would enjoy this." ★★★★★ "I loved every minute of it." ★★★★★ "I read it in 2 days, unheard of for me!" ★★★★★ "There is a surprising twist to the end of the book." ★★★★★ "A cosy, ripping yarn." ★★★★★ "Brilliant storyline with the right amount of horror." ★★★★★ "I could not put it down, had to read through the night." ★★★★★ "I loved the story!" ★★★★★ "Everything I've come to expect from Iain Rob Wright."

Author

Iain Rob Wright
Iain Rob Wright
Author · 93 books

One 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

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