My latest novella The Philth Pig is now available in eBook and, very soon, in print. Amazon has been giving me a hard time about the cover art but I think they finally accepted it, so the paperback will follow shortly.
Imagine if emotions could be consumed like drugs.
When you see the Filth Pig, you don’t actually SEE the Filth Pig. The Filth Pig sees you. And when the Filth Pig gets a taste . . . WATCH OUT!
The Filth Pig’s not addicted . . . no, his life depends on the sweet nectar of human feelings. Happiness, joy, dreams and . . . there’s something certain people possess that’s so powerful the Filth Pig will ruin anyone to get it.
How do you fight the Filth Pig? Well, most people can’t fight him. They’re helpless under his spell before they realize what’s happening. The Filth Pig comes off as a chill beach bum, a certified cool dude. But something sinister lurks behind his chipping veneer.
How do you spot the Filth Pig? You don’t. Not until the Filth Pig spots you. That doesn’t matter, though. By then it’s too late. He’ll look into your vacant eyes and tip back a bottle of joy while basking in your sweetest dreams.
He’ll smile as you wither away.
All hail THE PHILTH PIG!
“Essig scribes new, ripe and unprocessed emotional open wounds into the readers bloodstream. His approach is via strange, disturbing and unusually weird. Reading The Philth Pig is like listening to a Pink Floyd album while possessing unsavory thoughts. It’s a psychedelic trip down the White Rabbit horror hole that leads to a strange and unexpected place.
Happiness, hope and despair…do you have a valuable emotion that will fill this unusual bottle of spirits? Cos ya know,…some souls taste better than others. A mind-bending Horror Bookworm Recommendation.” - Horror Bookworm Reviews
Early readers have been digging The Philth Pig:
“Robert Essig's new book, "The Philth Pig," is a superbly edited novella going for a creepy story rather than a tale of extreme horror. Phil the "Philth Pig," or more accurately, the Filth Pig, is a character that gets under your skin from page one - a really awful character that made me feel claustrophobic and anxious every time he appeared.” - ARC Reader
“I did thoroughly enjoy the book and it made for a good "I'm rotting in my bed" Sunday. While I did enjoy following the main character and her family, the parts with Phil the Filth Pig made me feel slightly suffocated. . . The author really did a good job at making you feel like Phil was there standing, watching while you're reading what is happening.” - ARC Reader
“I’ve read some of Essig’s works and was thrown for a loop with this one. I walked into it expecting extreme horror but was met with a compelling story I couldn’t put down. Essig blended together life and day to day horror to create a truly disturbing book that will hook you.” - ARC Reader
Thank you to everyone who grabs a copy of my latest title. There’s always a nervous energy when releasing a new book. Preorders have been pretty good, so I’m hoping to continue with that trend, and hoping those of you who do take the plunge enjoy this twisty little mind bender of a horror tale. It’s not my typical fare. But I think you’re going to like the ride.
If you do read the book, I would greatly appreciate if you would take the time to review it on Amazon, Goodreads, and whatever social media your heart desires. Books live and die through reviews and telling the world what you’ve read and enjoyed. Thanks!
Until next time . . .