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Accidents have been happening at Raymeady Manor.
The only suspect is an 8-year old boy.
But there's no way a child could be responsible for so much misery... Is there?
Sammie has a secret, want to hear it?

When washed-up priest Angela Murs and skittish ghost hunter Tim Golding are summoned to a vast countryside estate, they have no idea what to expect. While it's clear that the young resident Samuel Raymeady is a very disturbed child, there's surely no way he could be behind the recent spate of accidents and deaths around his home. He's just a boy...

Sammie is dirty, malnourished, and perhaps the victim of a negligent mother, but as Angela and Tim's investigations take them deeper into the mystery, they realize that there is more going on than they ever could have imagined.

First came The Exorcist. Then came The Omen. Now there's another creepy child to keep you awake at night. Sam by Iain Rob Wright. You'll never see the end coming.

"Iain Rob Wright scares the Hell out of me." - J.A. Konrath, author of Origin.

"Iain Rob Wright is sick and twisted." - David Moody, bestselling author

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IRW - Sam is my love letter to movies like The Omen and The Exorcist. It's a claustrophobic little tale set in an English Mansion on a rainy night with a strange little boy and a dark, terrifying secret. It's one of my reader's favourites and Tim and Angela are characters for whom I have a lot of affection.

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- Suspense
- Mystery
- Sci-fi
- Mystical
- Top 100 Horror

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Published author, Iain Rob Wright, was born in 1984 and lives in Redditch, a small town in the United Kingdom. He is the author of several novels, including the highly acclaimed, The Final Winter, and the deeply disturbing thriller, ASBO.
You can find him on Facebook or visit his website at iainrobwright.com

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009CFF73O
Publisher ‏ : ‎ SalGad Publishing Group (August 31, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 31, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1598 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #119,852 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #150 in British Horror Fiction
- #526 in Occult Horror
- #876 in Occult Fiction

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One of Horror's most respected authors, Iain Rob Wright is the writer of more than twenty 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 5 of his books for free (no strings), just visit: www.iainrobwright.com

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Lisa Lee

Enthralling

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018

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SAM by Iain Rob Wright is an incredible supernatural horror thriller that kept me enthralled from start to finish. It’s one of those books that makes me verbally curse interruptions because I simply must find out what happened next. Once I began it, I was compelled to read it. The story has fantastic tension and pace and keeps you guessing right up to the end, with so many twists and turns that motions sickness medication just might be in order.

I am a fan of horror and of supernatural thriller and this book reckless rides the line between like a daredevil. With genuine homage paid to both The Omen and The Exorcist, SAM is a major contribution to the subgenre. This is for thinkers and entertainment seekers alike, with strong characters, mystery, skillful foreshadowing, and shocking action. However, keep in mind that the horror is in the content. This is not graphic horror nor is it a shock rock story. This is a solid novel with a solid and engrossing story. I will be upgrading this shelf worthy book from kindle to physical library for future perusal.

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Bruce Barker

3 1/2 Star effort that's worth the time if you like a good chiller

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012

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I worked my way through this novel over the course of a couple of evenings and I came away with some mixed emotions. The novel itself reads like a mashup of The Omen and The Exorcist. Fright-wise, it falls somewhere between the two tales. I remember when The Omen first came out and at the time it was fairly scary. Compared to what hits the multiplexes nowadays however, I can't imagine anyone managing to stay awake until the credits roll. In fact, it's hard to believe the movie spawned so many sequels! The good news is, "Sam" is light years better than "The Omen." It has bigger and more suspensful fright sequences for one thing. For another, Iain Rob Wright has the panache to create characters that are built on shades of grey. No, not 50 SHADES! This is horror, not a thinly-veiled fan-fiction sex fantasy! What I mean is that the characters that populate this book are more like real people than one usually finds in the horror genre. They are texturally defined and somewhat nuanced. There are no stereotypical hottie college cheerleaders lining up to get killed moments after taking a drink or allowing some jock to get to second base. No one in this story is either completely good or completely evil; utterly smart or totally stupid. I'm not big on spoilers, so I won't get into specifics. Suffice it to say that it was pleasant to read about people that struggle with their own morality rather than having a perfect black-or-white perspective. These are people with very real limitations and in differing ways, each is forced to step up and be tested, often with mixed results.

On the negative side, any time an author treads the dark and haunted trail blazed by William Peter Blatty, comparison to "The Exorcist" is all but unavoidable. The book is a masterpiece and, just as all children's fantasy will forever be compared to a wizard in a certain Emerald City, all books about demonic possession will be measured against the tale of young Regan and Father Merin. If you doubt me, read some reviews of the Harry Potter books and see how often L. Frank Baum's, "The Wizard of Oz" books are brought up. When comparing "Sam" to "The Exorcist," the bar is set very high indeed and "Sam" doesn't quite measure up. In fairness, it will likely be decades before another novel equals or surpasses that lofty mark. It's more reasonable to keep expectations within a different set of guidelines. Is this book scary? The answer there is a qualified yes, in my opinion. One common trapping in modern horror is to confuse fear with gore. I'm one of those people that isn't bothered by blood and guts, but even Spinal Tap's Nigel Tuffnel knows you don't spend the entire show with the amp up to "eleven." It's there when you need it because sometimes it's good to go "one louder." If a book or movie goes for the grossout shock every time, it quickly becomes redundant and boring. One of the things that made Blatty's book such a classic was that it did such a great job blending small little shivers up the spine in with the occasional pulse-pounding events. Mr. Wright isn't quite as adept yet in that department. It isn't that the book contains more gristle and guts than a Chicago slaughterhouse. In fact, compared to a lot of contemporary horror books, "Sam" is a bit on the tame side. It's more that once the story reaches the first big crescendo moment it feels like it's pedal to the medal from that point forward. It makes the story feel a bit lopsided - as if the first third exists for the purposes of character development and to set the atmosphere and the remainder is crammed with as many set action pieces as the author could cram into the pages. Also, there are several places where liberties are unnecessarily taken with the scriptures to include concepts from apochryphal or Gnostic texts. Truly great horror stories are surprisingly rare and because of that I tend to hold horror novelists to a high standard. I know I'm tougher than many readers in that sense, so your mileage may vary.

Either way, "Sam" is good enough that it held my interest and then some. It also left me eager to dive into more of Iain Rob Wright's writing and that doesn't happen very often for me. I also visited the author's blog site and learned that Mr. Wright greatly enjoys hearing from his readers. Since becoming disabled recently, I've spent a lot of time reading as well as researching for my own writing efforts. I'm glad I took the time to read "Sam" because it not only made for a decent (although slightly flawed) read, it introduced me to a new author possessing all the tools necessary to be an extraordinary writer. I can't wait to find out what places his mind will take us to next. I also can't wait to meet some more of the well-developed and interesting people that will populate said places.

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Sallmon

good read weak ending

Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023

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Enjoyed this very much till the ending. I felt it lacked substance and luster. Well written, characters were enthralling and likable. Felt ending was rushed and the “bandaid pulled off quickly”. Maybe a couple chapters were left in mid air quick conclusion. Will there be a sequel…

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2024

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A good book, if you like horror. It leads up to three more books, Sea Sick, Savage, and Ravage which are even better.

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JoanneG

Is Sammie Possessed by the Devil?

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2016

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I made the mistake of starting to read this before I went to bed at night. Scary stories don't usually bother me, but I must admit I slept with the lights on that night.

This is the story of a ten-year-old boy who may or may not be possessed by a demon. His mother hires a former priest (a woman) and a paranormal debunker to try and help her son. They live in a huge old mansion that in itself is creepy. The description of the boy is very creepy. I could just imagine the booming "demon voice" coming from this little kid. The kid also has the talent to draw scenes from the past and the future to freak out people.

There are other characters--some security people and a butler--and one of them seems to know more than the others so we know something is up. For a while, though, we don't know if it's of human or demonic making. We learn about the dead father's business and his business partner (it's the Black Remedy Corporation again, which has appeared in some of Iain Rob Wright's other books) and it appears there could be inheritance issues that might make the father's partner want the little boy dead.

So in the middle of the book you're wondering if this is the work of evil men or just plain evil. The story goes back and forth a couple of times which just adds to the tension. It isn't until very near to the end of the book that we find out the truth--and it is not what was expected.

The former priest finds her faith again and performs two exorcisms that are not pleasant to read. The paranormal debunker guy just wants to get out of that house, but all the doors are sealed shut. Both of these people have a terrifying history of dealing with the dead and/or demons and that's the main reason they are there. As the days go by, the priest becomes more determined to find the answers, while the paranormal guy...yeah, he wants out.

The only reason I am not giving this book five stars is because I don't think the ending is realistic. The butler, Frank, does some things that are just not in line with his character. I don't know if the devil made him do it, but I didn't buy it.

Overall, this is a good, creepy book that you should read in the daylight hours, preferably when someone else is home with you.

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Theresa L. Meiser

Sam

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2023

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Yet another wonderful story! Iaian’s books are always filled with surprises! And, they keep me awake at night. Not for the reason you might think. Because, I can’t put them down!

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Michael D. Hansen

I Can’t ….

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2024

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…. believe that I bought this e-book back in 2013 and had not ever read it !!!! Super great horror story !!!! You won’t want to put it down !!! And the ENDING !!!!! The ending will blow your mind !!!!! Outstanding read !!!! Thanks again, I.R. Wright !!!!!

Adam

More then just Exorcist book.

Reviewed in Canada on March 26, 2020

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At one point in the book one of the main characters said. "This house is like a mix of Haunting of Hill House and the Exorcist, now it's like the evil dead" that would describe it well.
Loved the book. Had a great ending too.

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KT

An experience in itself.

Reviewed in India on August 20, 2019

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You want to read it with the lights on.

Nadja Fuchs

Horrorgeschichte der alten Schule - mit tollem Gruselfaktor

Reviewed in Germany on January 12, 2013

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Ich habe das Buch gekauft, als es eines Tages mal für einen schlappen Euro bei Amazon zu haben war und sich der Inhalt nach alter Schule anhörte – Grusel, Besessenheit, ein altes Herrenhaus in England. Mein Ding.

Gleich vorweg: Ich würde dem Autor gern noch mehr Geld in den Hals werfen. Für einen lumpigen Euro war das grandiose Unterhaltung. Wenig blabla, viel Grusel und noch viel mehr Atmosphäre. Das Buch erinnerte mich von Anfang stark an “Das Omen” – ihr wisst schon: Damien – das Antichristengör. Und ja, das zieht sich durch den gesamten Roman, was aber der Spannung und Unterhaltung überhaupt keinen Abbruch tut.

Mich faszinieren einfach Geschichten und Filme rund um den Exzorzismus und um Dämonen, den Teufel und Besessenheit. Mich wundert schon lange, dass das noch nicht die Zombies abgelöst hat und ein Survival erlebt. Bin aber auch erleichtert. Ein Thema, dass mir noch nicht verleidet wurde durch immer wiederkehrende Verwurstung.

Aber zum Buch…. die Charaktere sind witzig und fast alle recht gut ausgearbeitet. Tatsächlich war ich von der Qualität überrascht. Okay, der Plot dagegen ist jetzt nicht sooo ausgefeilt bzw. überraschend oder neu. Aber der Schreibstil holt einiges raus, zusammen mit der Charaktertiefe. Das Ende hat mich erst einigermaßen enttäuscht, wartet dann am aber noch mit einer Wendung auf, die gar nicht mal so blöd ist.

Ich habe das Buch in englisch gelesen und gebe einen Daumen nach oben für Anfänger. Einfach zu lesen.

Fazit:
Wenn ihr mal wieder richtigen old school Exzorzismus-Bessenheits-Erbsensuppe-spuck-Kram lesen wollt, seid ihr hier absolut richtig. Ich empfehle das Buch ebenfalls den Gruselfans – alles da: altes Landhaus in England, mysteriöse Hausbewohner, seltsame Phänomene, unheimliche Gerüchte und Geschichten….für wenig Geld ein sehr kurzweiliges Lesevergnügen.

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Tammy Unsworth

pretty good read

Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2023

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I just found that it was a surprising read with many unexpected twists and turns. Thought there was too much searching for people. I couldn’t get a good sense of the size of the house. I enjoyed it very much though.

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