This collection consists of four novellas centered on the intrusion of the supernatural into daily life. Mr. Harrigan’s Phone follows a teenager who receives text messages from a smartphone buried with his deceased mentor. The Life of Chuck presents a man’s biography in reverse, beginning with an apocalyptic event and ending in his childhood. In the title story, Holly Gibney investigates a television reporter who appears at the scenes of tragedies, discovering he is a creature that feeds on human suffering. Finally, Rat depicts a novelist who makes a Faustian bargain with a rodent to finish his book.
Readers of supernatural suspense and dark fantasy seek out these stories to see the intersection of modern technology and ancient horror. The book appeals to those interested in how ordinary people navigate grief, aging, and the creative process when confronted with the uncanny. Individuals familiar with the Bill Hodges trilogy will recognize Holly Gibney’s continued development as a private investigator. After reading, the audience understands King’s perspective on the persistence of the soul after death and the moral costs of achieving one's ambitions.
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
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