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The Cursed Manuscripts: Books 1-6: Witch, Zombie, Hell Train, Maniac Menagerie, Ghosts, Bad Luck
MAY CAUSE NIGHTMARES. 6 BOOK HORROR COLLECTION BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR IAIN ROB WRIGHT. CHECK OUT THE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW.
Book 1: Witch
In an effort to escape a pack of local bullies, best friends, Ashley and Jude, decide to brave Devil's Ditch, a place deep in the woods that everyone says is haunted by something ancient and evil.
At first, everything seems fine, but then they discover an old farmhouse covered in weeds. Inside is a naked woman in chains. Her name is Rose, and there's something not quite right about her.
Book 2: Zombie
After a terrible night of arguing, young married couple, Laura and Danny, drive home with their daughter, Rose, asleep in the back seat. Danny is drunk, and shouldn't be driving at all, but Laura keeps quiet about it. She always keeps quiet. There's no point making her husband angry. That would only make things worse.
What happens next will put Laura's strained marriage to the ultimate test as she and Danny find themselves broken down in the middle of the night on a lonely road. Their only hope for survival is to stay inside the car, because there are cannibalistic maniacs outside trying eat them.
Book 3: Hell Train
Clip and Xavi are students in love, and have just boarded a train in order to catch their afternoon lectures. But they aren't going to make their destination. Somebody has other plans for them.
The world is about to stop making sense, and Clip and Xavi's bright futures are going to be cut very short. There are dark and evil dangers aboard the train beyond their understanding, and for some reason the lights keep going out. Strangest of all, the train has just entered a short tunnel but doesn't seem to be coming out the other end. It's almost like the tunnel goes on forever. And ever. And ever.
Book 4: Maniac MenagerieSimon ‘Sim’ Barker and his girlfriend Chrissy have a successful True Crime YouTube Channel, but one day their whole world changes when Billionaire Tech Industrialist Evers Nealy invites them to visit what he calls 'The Keep,' an isolated island facility in the English Channel.
Little do they know that this place is beyond their wildest nightmares and harbors more than thirty of the most sadistic serial killers ever known, all caged up in one gruesome menagerie. What could possibly go wrong?
Book 5: After a spate of gruesome teenage deaths–all seemingly connected to a new online trend–bizarro reporter and perpetual man-child Shane Mogg employs the help of his only friend and fellow journalist, Ed, to help him investigate just what in the 'hell' is going on.
Rumours suggest the dead are returning, brought back by careless words and youthful folly. Ripped from Hell or pulled from Heaven, only one thing is certain–they are angry. The dead are always angry.
Book 6: Emily Carlton's life is a relentless cycle of boredom. Single, broke, and trapped in a job she hates, she yearns for a little excitement. That's why tonight is so important. Planning to reunite with old friends for a party on the beach, she might finally get the excitement she's longing for...
Yet, what begins as a night of fun and laughter soon spirals into a nightmare when one of Emily's friends, high on drugs and inexplicably furious, racially targets a group of immigrants. The repercussions of the attack are harrowing, and Emily and her friends find themselves facing the worst kind of revenge—an ancient curse that unleashes the darkest form of misfortune. Deadly misfortune.
Book 1: Witch
In an effort to escape a pack of local bullies, best friends, Ashley and Jude, decide to brave Devil's Ditch, a place deep in the woods that everyone says is haunted by something ancient and evil.
At first, everything seems fine, but then they discover an old farmhouse covered in weeds. Inside is a naked woman in chains. Her name is Rose, and there's something not quite right about her.
Book 2: Zombie
After a terrible night of arguing, young married couple, Laura and Danny, drive home with their daughter, Rose, asleep in the back seat. Danny is drunk, and shouldn't be driving at all, but Laura keeps quiet about it. She always keeps quiet. There's no point making her husband angry. That would only make things worse.
What happens next will put Laura's strained marriage to the ultimate test as she and Danny find themselves broken down in the middle of the night on a lonely road. Their only hope for survival is to stay inside the car, because there are cannibalistic maniacs outside trying eat them.
Book 3: Hell Train
Clip and Xavi are students in love, and have just boarded a train in order to catch their afternoon lectures. But they aren't going to make their destination. Somebody has other plans for them.
The world is about to stop making sense, and Clip and Xavi's bright futures are going to be cut very short. There are dark and evil dangers aboard the train beyond their understanding, and for some reason the lights keep going out. Strangest of all, the train has just entered a short tunnel but doesn't seem to be coming out the other end. It's almost like the tunnel goes on forever. And ever. And ever.
Book 4: Maniac MenagerieSimon ‘Sim’ Barker and his girlfriend Chrissy have a successful True Crime YouTube Channel, but one day their whole world changes when Billionaire Tech Industrialist Evers Nealy invites them to visit what he calls 'The Keep,' an isolated island facility in the English Channel.
Little do they know that this place is beyond their wildest nightmares and harbors more than thirty of the most sadistic serial killers ever known, all caged up in one gruesome menagerie. What could possibly go wrong?
Book 5: After a spate of gruesome teenage deaths–all seemingly connected to a new online trend–bizarro reporter and perpetual man-child Shane Mogg employs the help of his only friend and fellow journalist, Ed, to help him investigate just what in the 'hell' is going on.
Rumours suggest the dead are returning, brought back by careless words and youthful folly. Ripped from Hell or pulled from Heaven, only one thing is certain–they are angry. The dead are always angry.
Book 6: Emily Carlton's life is a relentless cycle of boredom. Single, broke, and trapped in a job she hates, she yearns for a little excitement. That's why tonight is so important. Planning to reunite with old friends for a party on the beach, she might finally get the excitement she's longing for...
Yet, what begins as a night of fun and laughter soon spirals into a nightmare when one of Emily's friends, high on drugs and inexplicably furious, racially targets a group of immigrants. The repercussions of the attack are harrowing, and Emily and her friends find themselves facing the worst kind of revenge—an ancient curse that unleashes the darkest form of misfortune. Deadly misfortune.
1281 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2024
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About the author
Iain Rob Wright
158 books1,823 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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September 16, 2024
I'm not going to retell the storylines, as the synopsis does that. These are 6 different tales of thought provoking horror, with slightly interlinking connections. (So I was pleased to read all these back to back, as it was much easier to remember the previous characters to pick up on the connections.)
Overall I thought the tales were great. Some clever thought provoking messages running through them all.
Sometimes the stories wandered around the block a bit, but overall I did really enjoy them all & read the whole series very quickly.
I'll definitely be reading more of Iain Rob Wright's books. 🌟
Overall I thought the tales were great. Some clever thought provoking messages running through them all.
Sometimes the stories wandered around the block a bit, but overall I did really enjoy them all & read the whole series very quickly.
I'll definitely be reading more of Iain Rob Wright's books. 🌟
October 25, 2025
What a great series
I got the whole series to understand the cursed manuscripts.
The first one I read was witch which was really good which turned into me reading the series so far
Lots of believable characters in dangerous situations I was saddened by the death of one such character whom I really liked
Anyway loved the books can't wait till the next story
I got the whole series to understand the cursed manuscripts.
The first one I read was witch which was really good which turned into me reading the series so far
Lots of believable characters in dangerous situations I was saddened by the death of one such character whom I really liked
Anyway loved the books can't wait till the next story
August 22, 2024
This book was good
You have to be open l thought 3 stories were god and tbe rest crap.
However its not my take, you need to listen to, so make up your own mind
Happy reading, we all have different views
I quarantine there is something that you will like, enjoy
You have to be open l thought 3 stories were god and tbe rest crap.
However its not my take, you need to listen to, so make up your own mind
Happy reading, we all have different views
I quarantine there is something that you will like, enjoy
June 24, 2025
This was a great read. Different stories in one set. Cannot pick just one to claim as my favorite. I almost read straight through the night. Finished the last two the next day. Ian has became my favorite author. You must read. Trust me.
September 12, 2024
Loved this book all the stories were great but enjoyed some more than others
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