The Outsider by Stephen King Published by Scribner on May 22nd 2018
Pages: 576
Genres: Mystery, Horror
Format: Hardcover
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Also by this author: Doctor Sleep, Cujo, Pet Sematary
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.
About Stephen King
Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine in 1947, the second son of Donald and Nellie Ruth Pillsbury King. He made his first professional short story sale in 1967 to Startling Mystery Stories. In the fall of 1973, he began teaching high school English classes at Hampden Academy, the public high school in Hampden, Maine. Writing in the evenings and on the weekends, he continued to produce short stories and to work on novels. In the spring of 1973, Doubleday & Co., accepted the novel Carrie for publication, providing him the means to leave teaching and write full-time. He has since published over 50 books and has become one of the world's most successful writers.
Stephen lives in Maine and Florida with his wife, novelist Tabitha King. They are regular contributors to a number of charities including many libraries and have been honored locally for their philanthropic activities.
The last two King releases were honestly disappointing to me (Gwendy’s Button Box and Sleeping Beauties) but I still rave about his Bill Hodges Trilogy so I’m not prepared yet to give up.
What are you waiting on this Wednesday?
Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy
Boy I have so much SK to catch up with. This cover is pretty cool, I’m definitely adding it to my list😊
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Bonnie
SAME. But I’m super determined to catch up one of these days. lol
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Heidi
Oh gosh. I had no idea this was on the horizon. Adding to my wish list! Thanks for posting.
Bonnie
He’s been pumping them out pretty frequently, I’m impressed.
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Danya @ Fine Print
Here’s hoping this one’s better than some of his other newer releases…I found them disappointing too!
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Bonnie
Well, I’m glad I’m not the only one at least! This one sounds more mystery much like his Bill Hodge’s trilogy so maybe that’s the ticket. Did you like that one?
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Jasprit
Oh it feels like so long since I’ve read a book by King, but it sounds like this book won’t disappoint! I hope you end up enjoying this one Bonnie! Great pick 🙂
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Bonnie
Here’s hoping it won’t! Thanks, Jasprit. 🙂
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Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies
Can’t wait for this book!! This reminds me, I still need to place my preorder. 🙂 I was also disappointed by Sleeping Beauties, but I did really like Gwendy.
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Bonnie
My hopes remain high, somehow. 🙂
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