--- product_id: 37322159 title: "Tar: An apocalyptic horror novella" brand: "iain rob wright" price: "NZ$22" currency: NZD in_stock: false reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/37322159-tar-an-apocalyptic-horror-novella store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Tar: An apocalyptic horror novella **Brand:** iain rob wright **Price:** NZ$22 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tar: An apocalyptic horror novella by iain rob wright - **How much does it cost?** NZ$22 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/37322159-tar-an-apocalyptic-horror-novella) ## Best For - iain rob wright enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted iain rob wright brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Tar: An apocalyptic horror novella - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61XJmy7oNyL.jpg) ![Tar: An apocalyptic horror novella - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51Lkbzv2ghL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Book That Sticks to You *by S***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2018* If you knew the world was going to come to an end, absolutely and without doubt or question, and, not just eventually, but in a matter of days or hours, what would you do? That’s the question faced by the characters in Iain Rob Wright’s novella, “Tar,” and the answers they provide make for a fascinating morality tale.The culprit in “Tar” is just that, a creeping gray slime that was created as a result of a nuclear experiment in Australia gone very, very bad. Once created, the tar simply spread in a growing circle across all surfaces, solid or liquid, engulfing and absorbing any life in its path. (Ironically, one of the best books of this type, Nevil Shute’s “On the Beach” has exactly the opposite plot. There, nuclear radiation eventually makes it way to Australia from the rest of the world.) Last to go is England, diagonally across the globe from Australia.Other than a fairly creepy introductory chapter showing the genesis of the substance, “Tar” is not a conventional horror story. Instead, it starts out as more of an action/revenge story focusing on Finn, an IRA soldier who was, until very recently, in Northern Ireland, setting off bombs. He returns to England, barely escaping the tar that enveloped Ireland, partly to spend the remaining time with his family, but primarily to get revenge on his recently deceased sister’s boyfriend, who murdered her. Complicating matters is the fact that the boyfriend is a local mobster, and, even in the last days of the world, is surrounded by some loyal cohorts.Although the impending end of the world is a constant given in “Tar,” author Wright doesn’t dwell on it or describe in detail the worldwide procession of horrible ways in which people meet their demises. Instead, he gives just enough detail to make readers feel more sad than shocked, and also works the effects of the coming apocalypse into the story line (power is gone, as are the police). For the most part, however, the book is about Finn’s quest for the man who killed his sister. In this regard, “Tar” is a good action story, with some rather brutal fight scenes and a fair amount of suspense when the ultimate showdown occurs.However, “Tar” is much more than that. It’s an old-fashioned tale of morality and redemption, as Finn faces who he was and what he did (his hands were quite bloody before he came back to his hometown), and contrasts and compares it with what the other characters do. Some people can’t take it, others hide, and still others choose to give vent to their basest desires knowing that there are, for all practical purposes, no consequences to their actions. As Finn continues his quest, he encounters a number of relative innocents, some of whom latch on to him for safety, and the interplay becomes much more complex. I don’t want to go into much more detail, because things do not play out in “Tar” the way readers might think, and the characters prove far more complex than they first appeared. And, by the end of the book, author Wright has gotten readers deeply involved in both the end-of-the-world scenario and the characters.Assigning a rating to “Tar” is a bit difficult for me. The story itself is a novella that’s about 90 pages long and would easily rate five stars on its own. However, it only occupies about half the book. The other half contains six short stories by other authors. Most are fairly good, but none are at the level of “Tar.” If I were rating this book as a story collection, I would give it four stars overall. Since the book isn’t advertised or sold as a collection, most people will buy it on the strength of the main story, which is a strong one, so I’ll accordingly give the book five stars overall. “Tar” is a story that will really stick to you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Vengeance can be full of horror. *by C***Z on Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2018* Tar: An apocalyptic horror novella by Iain Rob Wright is a compelling story about the development of an expensive science facility in Australia. It was called the Oceanic Science Collider, OSC.After the experiment was halted, Shepherd said: "We'll assess things and see where we stand, but there is no reason to lose heart. No scientist ever walked a straight path to discovery. Humanity's destiny has always been a meandering zig-zag. Each obstacle in the road gives us a tiny glimpse at the mysteries of our world--and how to overcome them." I gave it four stars because I found it intriguing. It was a well-written story.Finn returned home to discover that his sister, Marie had been beaten to death. He was ready for vengeance.I received a complimentary Kindle copy from Amazon. That did not change my opinion for this review.Link to purchase: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LEX9LQA ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great read from Iain Rob Wright... *by W***B on Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2017* Just finished reading “Tar” by Iain Rob Wright. I know I sound like a recording when it comes to Iain’s books, but what can I say, he writes some fantastic stuff. This was a great Post-Apocalyptic/Horror/Thriller Novella. Novella being the only problem with this book, it ended way too soon. Something that Iain does so well is a story within a story within a story. The Tar is coming and the world is ending, but Finn, an ex IRA member, has to find the low life piece of crap who killed his sister and avenge her death. Along the way he meets some interesting characters, human and canine alike and has time to recollect on his past. Will he find the killer and end his life before the end of the world? It’s worth you time to read this gem and find out. Another great non stop, action packed adventure by Iain Rob Wright.Synopsis: (from the back cover): How do you go on living when you’re already dead?The world has ended, yet a few places still cling to life, dragging out their final, dwindling moments until the last second. The United Kingdom is one of those places still left alive, but it is only a matter of time before it too is wiped from the face of the earth.The Tar is coming, covering every inch of the globe. There is no escape.It means the clock is ticking for Finn, who needs to find the monster that murdered his sister. 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