Immerse yourself in the chilling narrative of "Desperation" by Stephen King, the world's bestselling author. This gripping hardcover novel, written in English, transports readers to the desolate mining town of Desperation, Nevada, where an ancient and unholy evil awaits. As an unlucky group of travelers finds themselves waylaid in this desert anti-oasis, they are drawn into a terrifying battle against a malevolent force determined to be reborn. Stephen King's masterful storytelling creates a relentless terror that builds to a climax reminiscent of his classic work, "The Stand."
Publishers Weekly,From the vault of horror master King comes a terrifying tale of Desperation, Nev., a place ruled by a maniacal man in uniform and haunted by deadly secrets. In true King fashion, the story features a small cast of likable yet deeply flawed protagonists that may or may not make it to the final page in one piece. Narrator Kathy Bates, who won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in the film adaptation of King's Misery, takes the reins and holds listeners rapt from start to finish. Bates has the inherent ability to make anything, no matter how over the top, sound realistic and immediate. A Signet paperback. (Feb.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved