The Intruders

The Intruders is in the rich tradition of science fiction movie classics such as Invasion of the Body Snatchers, The Thing and The Day The Earth Stood Still, with a nod to contemporary series like Stranger Things, The X-Files and Supernatural.The Intruders have arrived. Something strange is taking place in the small town of Engles, Indiana. Greg Garrett returns home from a business trip to discover his wife and children have disappeared. More people begin to vanish without a trace. The skies produce a substance that doesn’t look like natural rain. Aggressive swarms of insects attack without warning. And late at night, residents are haunted by ghosts desperate to reveal the secrets of their existence but unable to speak.Engles is undergoing a terrifying transformation that could threaten all of civilization Who is this unseen enemy? What is their mission? Discover the terrifying secrets of The Intruders.FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.

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"This is an entertaining retelling of a classic sf invasion story along the lines of The Puppet Master or Invasion of the Body Snatchers."

Jonathan Janz, author of Marla and The Siren and The Specter

"Filled with memorable characters and turbo-charged with a breakneck pace... a visceral plunge into paranoia and terror."

Emerald Reviews

"A terrific entry into the sci-fi paranormal genre that fans will love to read. A story with a surprising amount of heart and humanity at its core."

Josef Hernandez, A Reviewer Darkly

"The Intruders by Brian Pinkerton is my favorite book of the year so far.... I cannot recommend it more."

Outlaw Poet

"This is a highly entertaining read full of horrors and heartbreak. The adventure is fast paced and the invasion is unique and scary."

About the Author

Brian Pinkerton tells stories to frighten, amuse and intrigue. He is the author of novels and short stories in the thriller, horror, science fiction and mystery genres. His books include The Nirvana Effect, The Gemini Experiment, Abducted (a USA Today bestseller), Vengeance, Anatomy of Evil, Killer's Diary, Rough Cut, Bender, Killing the Boss, Time Warp and How I Started the Apocalypse (a trilogy). Select titles have also been released as audio books and in foreign languages. His short stories have appeared in PULP!, Chicago Blues, Zombie Zoology and The Horror Zine.Brian has been a guest author and panelist at the San Diego Comic Con, American Library Association annual conference, World Horror Convention, C2E2, Fan Expo and many other literary and genre events. Brian received his B.A. from the University of Iowa, where he took undergraduate classes of the Iowa Writers Workshop. He received his Master's Degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.Brian lives in the Chicago area and invites you to visit him on Facebook, Instagram, Goodreads, Twitter and at brianpinkerton.com. Brian is also a cartoonist and his web site includes his deranged cartoon series, The Ruts.

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