The Plague
A brotherly survival story against a monster-making plague by Michael Robbins.
Matthew and Jason must set aside their conflicts after their parents die from a new sickness. This illness turns victims into aggressive beasts, forcing the brothers to battle for their lives. The plot centers on the idea that the greatest threat is what they might become, not just the creatures they avoid. Robbins uses this setup to look at how fragile human bonds are when facing deadly dangers. The story avoids outside heroes or political plots, focusing instead on the protagonists' internal and external struggles. This builds a tense mood where survival requires both physical power and emotional strength. The work is built around their experience in this disaster, showing the price of keeping one's humanity in a cruel world.
Published by Lulu.com in 2013, this work sits within the contemporary self-published horror genre. It draws on gothic and supernatural fiction traditions to explore themes of death and transformation. The story reflects modern anxieties about loss and identity through the lens of a fictional plague.
📝 Description: The Plague
💎 Our verdict on The Plague
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers seeking intense emotional stakes and character-driven horror will find this book compelling. It appeals to those who prefer tight narratives focused on the fragility of human bonds over broad lore or external heroes. Fans of psychological horror that examines how stress strips away humanity will appreciate the exploration of internal struggle. The story offers a tense, immersive experience for audiences interested in the price of maintaining one's identity amidst chaos. It is ideal for readers who enjoy seeing relationships tested by deadly dangers without the distraction of political plots or outside saviors.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
Robbins delivers a focused examination of sibling dynamics under catastrophic pressure. The narrative effectively uses body horror and supernatural elements to illustrate how fear alters behavior, keeping the tension high through internal and external conflicts. By avoiding expansive world-building, the story remains tightly bound to the protagonists' emotional journey. This approach suits readers who value character development and psychological depth over complex lore. The book succeeds in creating a mood where survival demands both physical strength and emotional resilience. It is a solid choice for those who enjoy gothic themes of inner decay manifesting externally.
📖 Read on the blog
🏛 Books from this publisher Lulu.com
You might also like
See more →
Have a question about this item?
Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.
