Long before the terms ‘novel virus’ and ‘pandemic’ were part of everyday jargon, Collingwood writer, Benjamin Rempel, sat at his laptop and wrote a story about a virus outbreak. The result was INFECT – a gritty 90’s-era thriller where nothing is sacred and survival is the highest priority.

Early on the morning of July 3, 2024, Nav Nanwa, book columnist for CBC Radio One, introduced Chicken House Press author, Benjamin Rempel, to CBC listeners all across Central Ontario as they discussed Rempel’s newly released debut, INFECT.

A Collingwood author is releasing his first fiction novel this weekend, and he got here with a little help from a community of Collingwood writers.

Benjamin Rempel of Collingwood, Ontario, is set to release his debut novel, INFECT, a gritty and sophisticated 90s-era thriller.

Chicken House Press has secured Benjamin Rempel, from Collingwood, ON. for his chilling debut novel, INFECT, a fresh and unexpected execution of the classic zombie trope.