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E is for Exterminator
Somebody call an exterminator...
Antworth Manor is in serious need of renovating, starting with all the bugs. Rats, spiders, and cockroaches have been making the place their home for over a decade now and they need dealing with.
That’s why the new owner has sent in Christopher Treadwell, pest controller extraordinaire. But after 30 years in the extermination business, Treadwell is about to undertake the job of his nightmares.
Sometimes the bugs don't want to go quietly...
Short story by bestselling author, Iain Rob Wright.
Antworth Manor is in serious need of renovating, starting with all the bugs. Rats, spiders, and cockroaches have been making the place their home for over a decade now and they need dealing with.
That’s why the new owner has sent in Christopher Treadwell, pest controller extraordinaire. But after 30 years in the extermination business, Treadwell is about to undertake the job of his nightmares.
Sometimes the bugs don't want to go quietly...
Short story by bestselling author, Iain Rob Wright.
- GenresHorrorShort Stories
14 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 23, 2015
About the author
Iain Rob Wright
192 books1,895 followersWith over 50 novels written over 16 years, Iain Rob Wright is the well-respected British horror author with a reputation for reliably scaring his readers. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide, earned tens of thousands of reader reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, and are being translated into multiple languages.
He is currently best known for the Cursed Manuscripts shared horror universe, the apocalyptic Hell on Earth series, and many stand-alone chillers such as The Room Upstairs and Scrapbook.
J. A. Konrath, New York Times bestselling thriller author, claims, "Iain Rob Wright scares the hell out of me!"
Born and raised in England's West Midlands, Iain now lives in the beautiful, gothic County Durham with his family, 2 pugs, and a cat named Tigz. When he is not writing horror, he is reading horror, watching horror, or playing Stardew Valley.
WHERE TO START: If you have never read Iain Rob Wright before, try Witch - the first Cursed Manuscript and the entry point to the universe - or The Gates, the opener of the Hell on Earth saga. Both are available FREE with Kindle Unlimited.
For new releases, free stories, and the occasional confession of authorial despair, readers can find Iain through his author page on Amazon or by visiting his website (where you can download 6 of his books absolutely FREE).
Iain's work has been compared to Stephen King, Richard Laymon, and James Herbert - the three writers he credits with making him want to scare people for a living.
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July 2, 2015
Review: E is for Exterminator (A-Z of Horror #5) by Iain Rob Wright Publication Date: 23rd March 2015
Publisher: SalGad Publishing Group
ASIN: B00V4X7P96
Rating: 4/5
Synopsis:
Antworth Manor is in serious need of renovating, starting with all the bugs. Rats, spiders, and cockroaches have been making the place their home for over a decade now and they need dealing with. That’s why the new owner has sent in Christopher Treadwell, pest controller extraordinaire. But after 30 years in the extermination business, Treadwell is about to undertake the job of his nightmares. Sometimes the bugs don't want to go quietly...
Review:
This latest installment of the A-Z of horror is about things that a lot of people find disturbing - bugs, rats, snakes, frogs... I don't find any of those particularly scary, rather the opposite. Having said that, this still managed to freak me out. Iain's gruesome descriptions are as good as ever, as is the plot.
I'm really enjoying these bite-sized pieces from the British master of horror and I'm looking forward to F!
Publisher: SalGad Publishing Group
ASIN: B00V4X7P96
Rating: 4/5
Synopsis:
Antworth Manor is in serious need of renovating, starting with all the bugs. Rats, spiders, and cockroaches have been making the place their home for over a decade now and they need dealing with. That’s why the new owner has sent in Christopher Treadwell, pest controller extraordinaire. But after 30 years in the extermination business, Treadwell is about to undertake the job of his nightmares. Sometimes the bugs don't want to go quietly...
Review:
This latest installment of the A-Z of horror is about things that a lot of people find disturbing - bugs, rats, snakes, frogs... I don't find any of those particularly scary, rather the opposite. Having said that, this still managed to freak me out. Iain's gruesome descriptions are as good as ever, as is the plot.
I'm really enjoying these bite-sized pieces from the British master of horror and I'm looking forward to F!
April 17, 2015
This was a fun quick story.
I'd say it's a bit of a tongue in cheek horror. It's a little bit cheesy, but having said that if you were out in that situation in real life it would be terrifying!
It's defo worth checking out.
All reviews can be found at http://lennonslair.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
I'd say it's a bit of a tongue in cheek horror. It's a little bit cheesy, but having said that if you were out in that situation in real life it would be terrifying!
It's defo worth checking out.
All reviews can be found at http://lennonslair.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
March 24, 2015
Superb,one of his best ever writing ejaculations. can't wait for M
July 3, 2023
E is for Exterminator (A-#z of Horror, book 5) by Iain Rob Wright was a very good horror story which made my skin crawl.
Christopher Threadwell had undertaken the job of Exterminator due to his abhorrent dislike to insects when he had gone on a camping trip with his Uncle and his friend which had him hospitalised aged twelve years old.
He was on a mission to Antworth Manor which was to be renovated once Christopher had exterminated all the vermin within he was to be paid a handsome reward.
Christopher had over thirty years experience in his field of extermination and was ready to spray anything that moved.
He notices a pentagram in one of the rooms but thinks nothing of it as he has his work cut out with exterminating all the vermin.
Christopher Threadwell had undertaken the job of Exterminator due to his abhorrent dislike to insects when he had gone on a camping trip with his Uncle and his friend which had him hospitalised aged twelve years old.
He was on a mission to Antworth Manor which was to be renovated once Christopher had exterminated all the vermin within he was to be paid a handsome reward.
Christopher had over thirty years experience in his field of extermination and was ready to spray anything that moved.
He notices a pentagram in one of the rooms but thinks nothing of it as he has his work cut out with exterminating all the vermin.
December 22, 2019
E is for Exterminator by Ian Rob Wrigh I received a complimentary Kindle copy of E is for Exterminator by Ian Rob Wright in an Amazon promotion. It is found in A-Z of Horror: Complete Collection: Fear from beginning to end.
That did not change my opinion for this review. I gave this book four stars.
It is a compelling horror story.
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
That did not change my opinion for this review. I gave this book four stars.
It is a compelling horror story.
Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...
October 1, 2017
Sick...but a great October story!
I knew this short story was going to be good because I’m well acquainted with this authors writing style by now. Great story to read for Halloween!
I knew this short story was going to be good because I’m well acquainted with this authors writing style by now. Great story to read for Halloween!
July 11, 2018
Freaking terrifying.
October 13, 2018
2.5 Stars
I hate bugs, critters, bugs; and did I say bugs?? *shudders*
I hate bugs, critters, bugs; and did I say bugs?? *shudders*
November 14, 2022
SPOILERS: Not bad, exterminator gets exterminated. The reason why is an unusual twist.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 8, 2023
I don't consider myself easily spooked by insects in real life much less in works of fiction, but man this story gave me the creeps. The author gave a really vivid description of the old manor and that provided the perfect setting to intensify what everyday animals can do to humans given the proper horrifying motivation.
This book is really starting to grow on me. This might just be my favorite collection of stories! If you're looking for a quick read to trigger some arachnophobia that you might not know you have, give this compelling story a try!
This book is really starting to grow on me. This might just be my favorite collection of stories! If you're looking for a quick read to trigger some arachnophobia that you might not know you have, give this compelling story a try!
August 18, 2015
E was Excellent
Wonderfully creepy! Not the easiest story to read since I had the creepy crawlies right up to the end which had a great little twist! Recommending to all fans of modern horror.
Wonderfully creepy! Not the easiest story to read since I had the creepy crawlies right up to the end which had a great little twist! Recommending to all fans of modern horror.
April 25, 2015
This is my least favourite of the A-Z of Horror series so far. It's still worth a read if you're working through the series, and especially if you don't like creepy crawlies.
June 2, 2015
Eww
I hate anything that crawls and slithers. Imagine being trapped by these creatures and feeling the flesh peel off. Yeah, I don't think so.
I hate anything that crawls and slithers. Imagine being trapped by these creatures and feeling the flesh peel off. Yeah, I don't think so.
August 11, 2015
Gave me the creeps
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