Book Overview
Now an HBO limited series starring Ben Mendelsohn Evil has many faces...maybe even yours in this #1 New York Times bestseller from master storyteller Stephen King. An eleven-year-old boy's violated corpse is discovered in a town park. Eyewitnesses and fingerprints point unmistakably to one of Flint City's most popular citizens--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 have DNA evidence to go with the fingerprints and witnesses. Their case seems ironclad. As the investigation expands and horrifying details begin to emerge, King's 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.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1501180983
ISBN13:9781501180989
Release Date:May 2018
Publisher:Scribner Book Company
Length:576 Pages
Weight:2.15 lbs.
Dimensions:1.9" x 6.5" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Solid read
Published by Shaun Evans , 7 months ago
It starts off as kind of just a detective novel and it takes a while before the science fiction comes into play but it’s good nonetheless
Love it!
Published by 453 , 4 years ago
Very happy. Thank you.
A killer read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 5 years ago
Mr. King does it again. Sucked me in on page 1 and didn’t let me go until page 560. Not only does this story have a great plot line, Kings style of writing has me so enthralled I never want to put the book down. I’m a big fan of darker books, if you are too read this book!!
Excellent Read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 6 years ago
The Outsider was hard to put down. I’ve read a lot of Stephen King stories. Definitely one of my new favorites.
Could not put this book down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 6 years ago
This book is hands down In my 10 ten Stephen King books of all time. And I’ve read them all
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