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The Peeling
The Peeling Omnibus
All 5 books of the gritty, disturbing Peeling universe. 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.
- GenresHorrorApocalyptic
202 pages, Paperback
First published March 25, 2014
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About the author
Iain Rob Wright
159 books1,826 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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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
March 1, 2021
I was given this omnibus edition and I thought it to be disturbing, though very well done. Disturbing because it highlighted the awful behaviour of humans and, to me, throws out the question as to whether humans deserve to be saved.
There were a few decent characters but overall, humans were portrayed in a very poor light. Do humans have that inbuilt push to survive at all costs? Will they all do anything to that end? The story reflects reality and when compared, humans are not seen in a favourable light.
Is there hope for humans or is it as Shakespeare understood, the tragedy is that nobody ever learns so terrible things are always going to happen. And even if they do learn, it's always too late.
A well-written and thought-provoking set of stories.
There were a few decent characters but overall, humans were portrayed in a very poor light. Do humans have that inbuilt push to survive at all costs? Will they all do anything to that end? The story reflects reality and when compared, humans are not seen in a favourable light.
Is there hope for humans or is it as Shakespeare understood, the tragedy is that nobody ever learns so terrible things are always going to happen. And even if they do learn, it's always too late.
A well-written and thought-provoking set of stories.
May 12, 2018
I'm always a fan of epidemic stories, as long as it's not zombies.
I don't know what it is about them. Maybe the unseen enemy that can't be stopped by strength. Maybe the way people step up or fall when the worst is happening. Maybe that there's often just no way to win.
The Peeling Omnibus has several stories that take place during an outbreak of a really awful pandemic. Each is a separate snapshot of England dealing with an outbreak. Media, military, groups of survivors banding together.
The missing star is for the last story, which was well written but I didn't like the premise, and I felt it took away from the whole.
I don't know what it is about them. Maybe the unseen enemy that can't be stopped by strength. Maybe the way people step up or fall when the worst is happening. Maybe that there's often just no way to win.
The Peeling Omnibus has several stories that take place during an outbreak of a really awful pandemic. Each is a separate snapshot of England dealing with an outbreak. Media, military, groups of survivors banding together.
The missing star is for the last story, which was well written but I didn't like the premise, and I felt it took away from the whole.
January 1, 2025
This little collection of short stories were really interesting to read also makes me realise how fooked we'd be if the world ended with a deadly virus! People become nasty, only out for themselves. The last short story made me raise an eyebrow though something out of this world....
November 2, 2024
This is possibly one of the best horror books I've read.
Ty
Ty
July 27, 2016
I was a bit disappointed in these stories. I was expecting more of dealing with the actual Peeling then it turned out to be. As a whole it was more about humanity against non-humanity in a would that has gone to shit.
Jeremy's Choice was Jeremy dealing with it with those around him. Lot's of peeling here.
The Stadium was about a group of people held in a stadium. There was a brief bit of peeling but it was mostly about the people dealing with surviving in the stadium and with the military.
Warriors was a small group of people fighting back against another group of people. In an apocalyptic world, sometimes it's humanity that's the problem. No real peeling here.
Patient Zero, no real peeling going on here but.. It's Patient Zero!
The Lights is totally not the direction I thought this was all going so a bit of a surprise here.
Jeremy's Choice was Jeremy dealing with it with those around him. Lot's of peeling here.
The Stadium was about a group of people held in a stadium. There was a brief bit of peeling but it was mostly about the people dealing with surviving in the stadium and with the military.
Warriors was a small group of people fighting back against another group of people. In an apocalyptic world, sometimes it's humanity that's the problem. No real peeling here.
Patient Zero, no real peeling going on here but.. It's Patient Zero!
The Lights is totally not the direction I thought this was all going so a bit of a surprise here.
April 12, 2014
I loved how each individual novella moved the story forward, but were separate stories in of themselves.
The only reason i deducted one star is a personal one and I must give a spoiler alert before mentioning it: humanity must have a chance to survive, even if it is just a couple of people, to get that final star from me.
Other than that, I love apocalyptic books and Iain Rob Wright writing.
The only reason i deducted one star is a personal one and I must give a spoiler alert before mentioning it: humanity must have a chance to survive, even if it is just a couple of people, to get that final star from me.
Other than that, I love apocalyptic books and Iain Rob Wright writing.
June 22, 2016
Read it all in the one sitting. Unlike The Final Winter, no different typefaces and outbreaks of hyphens. Gave The Final Winter five stars and likewise with this excellent collection. If you love horror novels and aren't squeamish then I highly recommend this book. Is it the end of the world? Maybes aye, maybes naw. Only one way to find out.
Ray Smillie
Ray Smillie
August 19, 2014
Very good short stories. Kept me entertained.
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