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From multiple-time Amazon #1 bestselling author of over 40 books, Iain Rob Wright comes a squeamish, twisting tale of family, courage, and survival.
It's spreading...
When Ryan Cartwright and his closest friends hire a rural cottage in the windswept Scottish Highlands to celebrate his upcoming wedding, they get more excitement than they bargained for. Along with the deathly chill and unforgiving landscape, they are about to discover something unimaginably ancient and unbelievably wicked out in the hills.
With the party heating up, Ryan's childhood friend, 'Mad fer it' Sean, fills his body with lager and pills, pushing everybody's patience to their limits, but the real party is yet to begin. You see, something else has gotten inside of Sean's bloodstream, something far more toxic than the booze and drugs. Something that is at first invisible, but slowly begins to grow... and spread.. and kill.
If you love claustrophobic horror with an unhealthy dose of body-horror, then 'The Spread' will knock your socks off. Get the complete 6 book collection now and enjoy the entire story.
"Iain Rob Wright scares the hell out of me!" - JA Konrath
"A Horror Mastermind." - Matt Shaw
"Sick & twisted." - David Moody ★★★★★ "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."
★★★★★ "Twists and turns as the plot thickens and some fantastic characters."
★★★★★ "A very vivid picture of mankind's demise."
★★★★★ "A different take on the end of the world apocalypse."
★★★★★ "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."
From multiple-time Amazon #1 bestselling author of over 40 books, Iain Rob Wright comes a squeamish, twisting tale of family, courage, and survival.
It's spreading...
When Ryan Cartwright and his closest friends hire a rural cottage in the windswept Scottish Highlands to celebrate his upcoming wedding, they get more excitement than they bargained for. Along with the deathly chill and unforgiving landscape, they are about to discover something unimaginably ancient and unbelievably wicked out in the hills.
With the party heating up, Ryan's childhood friend, 'Mad fer it' Sean, fills his body with lager and pills, pushing everybody's patience to their limits, but the real party is yet to begin. You see, something else has gotten inside of Sean's bloodstream, something far more toxic than the booze and drugs. Something that is at first invisible, but slowly begins to grow... and spread.. and kill.
If you love claustrophobic horror with an unhealthy dose of body-horror, then 'The Spread' will knock your socks off. Get the complete 6 book collection now and enjoy the entire story.
"Iain Rob Wright scares the hell out of me!" - JA Konrath
"A Horror Mastermind." - Matt Shaw
"Sick & twisted." - David Moody ★★★★★ "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."
★★★★★ "Twists and turns as the plot thickens and some fantastic characters."
★★★★★ "A very vivid picture of mankind's demise."
★★★★★ "A different take on the end of the world apocalypse."
★★★★★ "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."
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1228 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 13, 2022
About the author
Iain Rob Wright
198 books1,907 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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April 29, 2024
I wouldn't call this a DNF. I finished the first book and might come back to the rest.
July 4, 2023
love it
This is a great series but I’m not going to lie and say it didn’t hurt to read. Lots of friends were made and died throughout the books. I admit I cried once or twice.
This is a great series but I’m not going to lie and say it didn’t hurt to read. Lots of friends were made and died throughout the books. I admit I cried once or twice.
March 16, 2024
A ripping yarn. Quatermass meets Grindhouse.
October 13, 2025
A Chilling, Addictive Apocalypse You Can’t Look Away From!
The Spread by Iain Rob Wright is everything I love in a horror-thriller — fast-paced, disturbing, and utterly impossible to put down. From the very first chapter, Wright hooks you with a terrifying concept: a mysterious infection spreading faster than anyone can contain it. What follows is a gut-punch of tension, chaos, and raw human survival.
The characters feel real and flawed, the kind of people you can imagine being trapped beside when the world starts to fall apart. I especially appreciated how Wright balances gruesome horror with emotional depth — it’s not just about monsters and gore, but about fear, morality, and what it truly means to stay human when everything goes to hell.
The writing is sharp, cinematic, and darkly addictive. Each page ramps up the dread until you can almost feel the infection crawling off the page. If you’re a fan of The Last of Us, 28 Days Later, or The Stand, this is absolutely a must-read.
Highly recommend for anyone who loves apocalyptic horror with heart-pounding suspense and a wicked sense of realism. I’m already diving into the next in the series!
I received an ARC copy and this is my honest review.
The Spread by Iain Rob Wright is everything I love in a horror-thriller — fast-paced, disturbing, and utterly impossible to put down. From the very first chapter, Wright hooks you with a terrifying concept: a mysterious infection spreading faster than anyone can contain it. What follows is a gut-punch of tension, chaos, and raw human survival.
The characters feel real and flawed, the kind of people you can imagine being trapped beside when the world starts to fall apart. I especially appreciated how Wright balances gruesome horror with emotional depth — it’s not just about monsters and gore, but about fear, morality, and what it truly means to stay human when everything goes to hell.
The writing is sharp, cinematic, and darkly addictive. Each page ramps up the dread until you can almost feel the infection crawling off the page. If you’re a fan of The Last of Us, 28 Days Later, or The Stand, this is absolutely a must-read.
Highly recommend for anyone who loves apocalyptic horror with heart-pounding suspense and a wicked sense of realism. I’m already diving into the next in the series!
I received an ARC copy and this is my honest review.
June 18, 2024
I'll remember this book forever!😘
I absolutely love end of the world, apocalypse books that are set in Britain, and boy this was is a stunner, especially when they came to my part of England, Birmingham and Cannon hill which I know well, the characters are mostly likable even the annoying ones you come to care about, my favourite was Cameron and while I understand and agree with the writer with his reasons for killing him off it was still so sad, I wish the writer would carry on with emphasis on the blue aliens as I don't believe it will be peace and harmony with them and the human race, it would be great but no, .
I haven't gone into the story much you must read it yourself, I will just say it's definitely a cut above eotwawki books I've read in my 60 odd years.
I absolutely love end of the world, apocalypse books that are set in Britain, and boy this was is a stunner, especially when they came to my part of England, Birmingham and Cannon hill which I know well, the characters are mostly likable even the annoying ones you come to care about, my favourite was Cameron and while I understand and agree with the writer with his reasons for killing him off it was still so sad, I wish the writer would carry on with emphasis on the blue aliens as I don't believe it will be peace and harmony with them and the human race, it would be great but no, .
I haven't gone into the story much you must read it yourself, I will just say it's definitely a cut above eotwawki books I've read in my 60 odd years.
September 7, 2023
Wow! A unique EOTW series. Loved it!
It starts out in the Scottish highlands. A small group of friends in a cabin for the weekend to party Ryan’s upcoming marriage. Things start going sideways almost immediately with a horrible, earth shuddering explosion. What they find at the top of the hill is the beginning of a nightmare, the beginning of the end.
This is basically one young man’s journey trying to do the right thing, trying to get home to his mother. His fight, his friends, his revelations make for an extraordinary story of courage, love, sacrifice and battles that will keep you on the edge,of your chair.
I wholeheartedly recommend you give this a go!
It starts out in the Scottish highlands. A small group of friends in a cabin for the weekend to party Ryan’s upcoming marriage. Things start going sideways almost immediately with a horrible, earth shuddering explosion. What they find at the top of the hill is the beginning of a nightmare, the beginning of the end.
This is basically one young man’s journey trying to do the right thing, trying to get home to his mother. His fight, his friends, his revelations make for an extraordinary story of courage, love, sacrifice and battles that will keep you on the edge,of your chair.
I wholeheartedly recommend you give this a go!
July 3, 2023
Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful!!!
I truly enjoyed reading this series and it was awfully hard to put down at night in order to get some danged sleep! I loved all the characters and both brothers were great and I liked how the younger brother finally stepped up when it seemed his older brother had died…he finally came into his own man and faced his challenges as they came up. Good for him! Even the other characters grew up along the way…they all ended up helping one another and I liked that!
I truly enjoyed reading this series and it was awfully hard to put down at night in order to get some danged sleep! I loved all the characters and both brothers were great and I liked how the younger brother finally stepped up when it seemed his older brother had died…he finally came into his own man and faced his challenges as they came up. Good for him! Even the other characters grew up along the way…they all ended up helping one another and I liked that!
July 13, 2023
This started off with a group of friends who seemed to fall apart when faced with adversity. I wasn't sure how many of these books I'd read but found them more engrossing as I went through the series. They were bleak, seemingly hopeless at times, and the view of humanity portrayed in here wasn't flattering. Nevertheless, I found the story compelling and really enjoyed it. If it had been better edited/proofread I'd have scored it five stars but it just seemed a little sloppy in places.
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
July 31, 2023
so sad it has finished
What a story ! The characters draw you in and what begins as something you would never see happening ends as something beautiful. The strength and passion of each one of them makes them see as real as someone you know. A member of your family. Your best friend and what you would do if man kind came upon something equally as devastating.
Hats off to you for writing this. I will be re reading these ….. amd I have never ever wanted to re read anything before.
What a story ! The characters draw you in and what begins as something you would never see happening ends as something beautiful. The strength and passion of each one of them makes them see as real as someone you know. A member of your family. Your best friend and what you would do if man kind came upon something equally as devastating.
Hats off to you for writing this. I will be re reading these ….. amd I have never ever wanted to re read anything before.
August 5, 2023
Apocalyptic greatness!
I loved the characters in this series. They were so well thought out and written that I felt their losses and achievements, their love and grief as if I were in the story with them. The journey they took was hard but they managed to form strong bonds of friendship and eventually family. Couldn’t put the boxset down, I loved each and every story as much as the last and even though the end nearly broke me, it was an amazing ending and I don’t think it could have been better
I loved the characters in this series. They were so well thought out and written that I felt their losses and achievements, their love and grief as if I were in the story with them. The journey they took was hard but they managed to form strong bonds of friendship and eventually family. Couldn’t put the boxset down, I loved each and every story as much as the last and even though the end nearly broke me, it was an amazing ending and I don’t think it could have been better
September 30, 2023
Best series ever!!!
This series grabbed me from the very start. Alien invasion of earth unlike any other sci-fi series. Set in recent times, believable and quite scary.
The writing is first class, the characters very believable. I became so invested in them that I found it almost impossible to stop reading at the end of chapters. I read the whole six books in ten days!!!
First time I have read this author, but now a huge fan
I would recommend books to anyone who enjoys a good nailbiting read.
This series grabbed me from the very start. Alien invasion of earth unlike any other sci-fi series. Set in recent times, believable and quite scary.
The writing is first class, the characters very believable. I became so invested in them that I found it almost impossible to stop reading at the end of chapters. I read the whole six books in ten days!!!
First time I have read this author, but now a huge fan
I would recommend books to anyone who enjoys a good nailbiting read.
May 27, 2026
This was my first book that involved aliens. Usually monsters, ghosts and zombies are my thing for horror but I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I enjoyed it. The voice actor was great at distinguishing every character. The book and characters are well written. The storyline and plot are unique from what I’ve read. There’s action, love, loss and gore. Perfect balance. I would read this again and recommend it to any horror alien fans.
September 7, 2026
The spread
Loved these books all the characters from the start how they grew into themselves and you might not like some at the start but when you go on their journey with them they become your friends by the time you finish these books you feel like you you went on the journey with them highly recommend you start that journey with them too if you love aliens end of the world apocalypse and group of friends in the end that would die for you then jump in and read the spread .
Loved these books all the characters from the start how they grew into themselves and you might not like some at the start but when you go on their journey with them they become your friends by the time you finish these books you feel like you you went on the journey with them highly recommend you start that journey with them too if you love aliens end of the world apocalypse and group of friends in the end that would die for you then jump in and read the spread .
June 13, 2023
The spread the complete infection books 1,2,3,4,5,6.
This was an amazing read from start to finish. Each character was unique and special in their own way and although this is just a fictional story, I found myself wondering how we as a society would have survive if something like this ever did happen. Would we pull together or hasten our demise. In all a highly recommended read
This was an amazing read from start to finish. Each character was unique and special in their own way and although this is just a fictional story, I found myself wondering how we as a society would have survive if something like this ever did happen. Would we pull together or hasten our demise. In all a highly recommended read
August 5, 2023
great series
I was recommended this series and wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it. I like my HEA romantic paranormal stories, not horrors, but I must say I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. It was gory, painful and heartbreakingly sad in parts, but I’m so glad to have been introduced to this author, really looking forward to reading another of his series.
I was recommended this series and wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy it. I like my HEA romantic paranormal stories, not horrors, but I must say I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. It was gory, painful and heartbreakingly sad in parts, but I’m so glad to have been introduced to this author, really looking forward to reading another of his series.
August 16, 2023
wow. just wow!!
This series had me so emotional, on the edge of my seat and binge reading like you wouldn’t believe. I did have to take breaks here and there but I kept pushing through the hard parts. So worth the hours I put in. Thank you Mr Wright for writing such an amazing series! I will be finding more of your work asap!
This series had me so emotional, on the edge of my seat and binge reading like you wouldn’t believe. I did have to take breaks here and there but I kept pushing through the hard parts. So worth the hours I put in. Thank you Mr Wright for writing such an amazing series! I will be finding more of your work asap!
November 26, 2023
best science fiction I have read in years
I really enjoyed this series but i will warn readers: do not take anything for granted. Anything can happen and probably will. Characters, even the ones who did not stay long were well developped. Being the alien lover that I am, i have to say that Helper was my favorite character.
I really enjoyed this series but i will warn readers: do not take anything for granted. Anything can happen and probably will. Characters, even the ones who did not stay long were well developped. Being the alien lover that I am, i have to say that Helper was my favorite character.
January 4, 2024
What A ....
.... fantastic series !!! There was never a dull chapter, much less a dull page !!!! All of the characters really came to life, whether they were human or alien. If you're looking for a great SF series, you've found it here !!! My whole hearted Thanks to Iain Rob Wright, for continuing to keep us, his fans, so well entertained !!! Thanks, I.R.W. !!!! 🤓
.... fantastic series !!! There was never a dull chapter, much less a dull page !!!! All of the characters really came to life, whether they were human or alien. If you're looking for a great SF series, you've found it here !!! My whole hearted Thanks to Iain Rob Wright, for continuing to keep us, his fans, so well entertained !!! Thanks, I.R.W. !!!! 🤓
January 16, 2024
A low-key and entertaining read. Don't expect anything solid or well-built though. This story was full of deus ex machinas and very thick plot armour. Some plot points felt emotionally manipulative, but they hit hard regardless.
The hill: ⭐⭐
The Village: ⭐⭐⭐
The Stand:⭐⭐⭐
The Road:⭐⭐⭐
Turning Point: ⭐⭐(⭐)
Annihilation: ⭐⭐⭐
The hill: ⭐⭐
The Village: ⭐⭐⭐
The Stand:⭐⭐⭐
The Road:⭐⭐⭐
Turning Point: ⭐⭐(⭐)
Annihilation: ⭐⭐⭐
January 30, 2024
Great series!
I haven't read a book about a virus is at least 10 years, no particular reason really. I stumbled across this series on a recommended list and gave it a shot and I'm so glad I did! I fell in love with the characters and the plot is just too good! I loved every bit of this and have already recommended it to some friends. Going to check out Sea Sick next!
I haven't read a book about a virus is at least 10 years, no particular reason really. I stumbled across this series on a recommended list and gave it a shot and I'm so glad I did! I fell in love with the characters and the plot is just too good! I loved every bit of this and have already recommended it to some friends. Going to check out Sea Sick next!
February 15, 2024
The Spread:the complete infection
I was a little skeptical when I first started reading, but then the story just sucked me in , for those we lost. It is saddening. I hope those left behind will rebuild. And make the future better for all. I highly recommend this series and Author
I was a little skeptical when I first started reading, but then the story just sucked me in , for those we lost. It is saddening. I hope those left behind will rebuild. And make the future better for all. I highly recommend this series and Author
November 24, 2024
A riveting read!
A brilliant riveting rollercoaster read of action, remorse, horror, love, humanity, pain and survival. I have immersive read this saga and it was like I was visually watching a movie. Highly recommended saga to read. I shall be reading more of Iain Rob Wright's other books as this was my first read.
A brilliant riveting rollercoaster read of action, remorse, horror, love, humanity, pain and survival. I have immersive read this saga and it was like I was visually watching a movie. Highly recommended saga to read. I shall be reading more of Iain Rob Wright's other books as this was my first read.
March 12, 2025
the spread the complete infection
Enjoyed this book very much. The twists and turns kept taking me down the story roads I least expected. I was devastated when Cam died at the end. And was ecstatic when Ryan survived. I was kept guessing until the last page…..sorry to see the ending….
Enjoyed this book very much. The twists and turns kept taking me down the story roads I least expected. I was devastated when Cam died at the end. And was ecstatic when Ryan survived. I was kept guessing until the last page…..sorry to see the ending….
December 24, 2022
Loved the characters
I loved the people in this series so much. Not gonna lie Cameron was my favorite. Just the hero needed in this story. I loved all of nearly as much though. You couldn't help but see a bit of yourself in all of them.
I loved the people in this series so much. Not gonna lie Cameron was my favorite. Just the hero needed in this story. I loved all of nearly as much though. You couldn't help but see a bit of yourself in all of them.
July 11, 2023
Awesome read
Book is steady pace with lots of action. Would love to see it in a movie. But movie wouldn't be as good as w
hat I pictured. Feel in love with the characters. I laughed, cried a few times and I couldn't wait to see what happens next.
Book is steady pace with lots of action. Would love to see it in a movie. But movie wouldn't be as good as w
hat I pictured. Feel in love with the characters. I laughed, cried a few times and I couldn't wait to see what happens next.
July 12, 2023
Extremely entertaining!
I absolutely love Iain Rob Wright’s writing style, story-telling, and his way of getting me to love his characters. I highly recommend all of his stories. The Gates Series is another phenomenal read!
I absolutely love Iain Rob Wright’s writing style, story-telling, and his way of getting me to love his characters. I highly recommend all of his stories. The Gates Series is another phenomenal read!
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August 13, 2023What a story teller your are!
I couldn't put this series down. Every book got better and better. At times, I found it to be ano nail-biting experience! Fantastic writer!!! I tell everyone who will listen to me what a superb writer you are!!! Now on to the next books!!!
I couldn't put this series down. Every book got better and better. At times, I found it to be ano nail-biting experience! Fantastic writer!!! I tell everyone who will listen to me what a superb writer you are!!! Now on to the next books!!!
October 2, 2022
Awesome characters
I recommend this book to any horror fan, if you like Stephen King you will definitely like Ian Rob Wright. I have read many of his books so far all are good.
I recommend this book to any horror fan, if you like Stephen King you will definitely like Ian Rob Wright. I have read many of his books so far all are good.
October 22, 2022
Kept me interested to find out who survived
I loved this series and neatly cried when one of my favourites got killed. Read all six books in one weekend
I loved this series and neatly cried when one of my favourites got killed. Read all six books in one weekend
June 20, 2023
awesome
Loved this series- excellent characters that you find yourself rooting for!
Definitely recommend this to anyone that loves good apocalyptic fiction!!
Loved this series- excellent characters that you find yourself rooting for!
Definitely recommend this to anyone that loves good apocalyptic fiction!!
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