The Hill

The Spread, Book 1

By: Iain Rob Wright

Narrated by: Aubrey Parsons

Length: 4 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

For lovers of The Strain trilogy and The Thing comes an unforgettable squeamish tale!

"Iain Rob Wright scares the hell out of me!" (J.A. Konrath)

An ancient land hides a new threat….

The Scottish Highlands; a sparse, mountainous region some say was carved by the gods themselves. Few places are as untouched as this harsh, prehistoric landscape. It is no place for man.

But nestled deep within the wilderness lies a cottage, and behind that cottage is a hill....

When a group of friends travel up from Manchester and hire the cottage for a weekend of boozy fun, they discover a threat far greater than the harsh landscape and unwelcoming weather.

Something deadly lies upon the hill.

And it’s waiting.

If you love claustrophobic horror with a dashing of body-horror then The Spread will knock your socks off.

©2020 Iain Rob Wright (P)2020 iain rob wright

love the narration

this author knows what I want. I love his books. this book was very entertaining would recommend

Interesting start to a strange story

This story had both a great well developed plot and well developed characters. Had a claustrophobic feeling that reminded me of a certain movie about people in the woods with cabin fever. I definitely felt isolated with the friends as they struggle to survive. Felt more so when they finally got back to civilization.
The characters were interesting and were well developed enough to get you close to them. Lubey was the one I liked the most and really liked his story, despite the sadness around it. I felt like I was there with them celebrating the stag party and while they where obviously close at one time, they have clearly grown apart and have make for a turbulent ride.
I really liked the plot. It was simple and very effective. I liked what was causing the problems. Haven't come across that yet and I think it will make for an interesting next couple of books. The descriptions of how it takes over and its texture really got under my skin. I freak out looking at spoiled food so the thought of that growing on me was really gross and absolutely horrific. If it was 4 legged spiders I might have been the first one of the group to call it quits
Aubrey Parsons did a good job with the narration. I liked his character voices although it took me a bit to get used to the raspiness of Lubey's voice. Not sure if that was a reflection of his illness or just a product of his meekness. It was fitting for him but it wasn't the easiest to listen to, almost like fingernails on a chalkboard.
I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.

Creepy good book!

The Hill
The Spread, Book 1
By: Iain Rob Wright
Narrated by: Aubrey Parsons

This is one creepy book! A group of friends travel together up to a cottage in the country to celebrate one of the guys getting married. They were close at one time but they mostly have drifted apart with jobs and families. This would give them a chance to reconnect. While they are there, something happens. Then they find the cause. Then that becomes something they never would have dreamed of. A nightmare that is after them all!

This is so creepy and with a terrifying plot and memorable characters. Unpredictable and strange, my kind of crazy good story!
The only downside to me was the cliffhanger. That's the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.

The narrator had a thick accent for this Midwest USA gal and at first it was difficult to understand some words. It did get better or I got accustomed to it!
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Loved it.

The person reading this puts you through all the emotions . You laugh , cringe, and gasp at what happens to a bunch of guys just trying to help celebrate the last
single days of a friend . And end up being unknowingly attacked and trying to just survive, in the wrong end of town for all of them. Can't wait to read book two.

Finally

Finally the start of a good series, great characters great story I’m very interested to see how a story develops