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ISBN: 9781508252214
Soon to be an HBO limited series starring Ben Mendelsohn An unspeakable crime. A confounding investigation. At a time when the King brand has never been stronger, he has delivered one of his most unsettling and compulsively readable stories.An eleven-year-old boy’s violated corpse is found in a town park. Eyewitnesses and fingerprints point unmistakably to one of Flint City’s most popular citizens. He is Terry Maitland, Little League coach, English teacher, husband, and father of two girls. Detective Ralph Anderson, whose son Maitland once coached, orders a quick and very public arrest. Maitland has an alibi, but Anderson and the district attorney soon add DNA evidence to go with the fingerprints and witnesses. Their case seems ironclad. As the investigation expands and horrifying answers begin to emerge, King’s propulsive story kicks into high gear, generating strong tension and almost unbearable suspense. Terry Maitland seems like a nice guy, but is he wearing another face? When the answer comes, it will shock you as only Stephen King can.
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Summary
Summary
A #1 New York Times bestseller
A #1 New York Times audio bestseller
A #1 USA Today bestseller
A 2019 Audie Award Finalist for Best Narration in Thrillers/Suspense
A USA Today Pick of Weekend Picks for Book Lovers
Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award
An Amazon Editor’s Top Pick of the Month's Mysteries and Thrillers
An Insider.com Pick of the Best Horror Audiobooks
An unspeakable crime. A confounding investigation. At a time when the King brand has never been stronger, he has delivered one of his most unsettling and compulsively readable stories.
An eleven-year-old boy’s violated corpse is found in a town park. Eyewitnesses and fingerprints point unmistakably to one of Flint City’s most popular citizens. He is Terry Maitland, Little League coach, English teacher, husband, and father of two girls. Detective Ralph Anderson, whose son Maitland once coached, orders a quick and very public arrest. Maitland has an alibi, but Anderson and the district attorney soon add DNA evidence to go with the fingerprints and witnesses. Their case seems ironclad.
As the investigation expands and horrifying answers begin to emerge, King’s propulsive story kicks into high gear, generating strong tension and almost unbearable suspense. Terry Maitland seems like a nice guy, but is he wearing another face? When the answer comes, it will shock you as only Stephen King can.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Reviews
Reviews
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Great Book
- I would give this a 4 and a half stars, but since Downpour doesn't do half stars, and I don't round up on ratings, this is a very solid 4! My only hesitation to give it 5 stars was a slow start to the book. The beginning had chapters of police interviews every other chapter, and to me, it interrupted the flow of the story. I do now see that they were relevant, but they were also annoying. But that is just a personal issue on my part. Once the book had me in its grasp, it did not let go, and I enjoyed the ride the rest of the way. It's no secret that the character Holly Gibney from the Bill Hodges trilogy makes an appearance. I've read reviews where people disliked that. I'm all for "to each his or her own". Holly was my favorite character from the BH trilogy. I connected with her unexpectedly, and each time she appeared, both in the BH trilogy and The Outsider, it was like a breath of fresh air. She is one of Sai King's better characters, and I stand by that statement. I also wasn't bothered when the book turned from crime mystery to supernatural. Great read, and I recommend it!
Author
Author Bio: Stephen King
Stephen King has written more than fifty books, many hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker Awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story “The Man in the Black Suit.” He is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2007 he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download, CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Thrillers/Suspense |
| Runtime: | 18.69 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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