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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 listenable stories.
An 11-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.
Customers say
Customers find the plot twists and turns to keep them reading. They also describe the characters as well-described. Readers praise the writing quality as well written, grabbing the reader immediately. They describe the literary style as very Stephen Kingish, original, and going to make a terrific series. However, some find the entertainment value corny and non-stop restating of story elements. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, readability, and length. Some find it fast paced and hard to put down, while others say it starts out a little slow.
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