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Holly

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Justine Lupe, Stephen King
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Holly Gibney, one of Stephen King's most compelling and ingeniously resourceful characters, returns in this thrilling novel to uncover the gruesome truth behind multiple disappearances in a Midwestern town.

Bonnie Dahl is missing . . .

Holly Gibney of the Finders Keepers detective agency is meant to be on leave. But she finds it impossible to turn down Bonnie's mother's desperate request for help.

Then she discovers a single earring close to the location of Bonnie's abandoned bike.

Mere blocks from where Bonnie Dahl disappeared live Professors Rodney and Emily Harris. They are the picture of bourgeois respectability: semi-retired lifelong academics. But they are harbouring a savage secret in the basement of their book-lined home.

Now Holly must summon all her formidable talents if she is to uncover the truth behind multiple disappearances in her Midwestern town.

'I could never let Holly Gibney go. She was supposed to be a walk-on character in Mr Mercedes and she just kind of stole the book and stole my heart. Holly is all her.' STEPHEN KING

(P) 2023 Simon & Schuster Audio

©2023 Stephen King (P)2023 Simon & Schuster Ltd Detective Horror Mystery Private Investigators Scary Fiction Exciting Suspense

Critic Reviews

"Not content with being the master of horror and fantasy, in recent years Stephen King has earned a place among America’s finest crime writers." (Sunday Express)

"Undeniably one of the greatest storytellers of the past century, Stephen King is a master at revealing the horrors that lurk beneath the surface of what looks like ordinary life." (Daily Mail)
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I loved the new outspoken and brave Holly and how Stephen King has developed her character from Mr Mercedes.
I don't understand the negative comments about this book. I'm an Aussie too. The politics/Trump referred to in the story is so miniscule and can hardly be taken into account when reviewing.
Another dark story from the master himself and who better than the original Holly actress from Mr Mercedes, Justine Lupe to narrate.

loved it!

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I think it started really well. I like the setting and the character. I guess what annoyed me was the need to always have a child and a young woman dead and the constant remarks about what exactly they turned into. It's not horrifying or fascinating, just sad and unnecessary in my opinion.

it's ok-spoilers inside

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Wanted to know what happened, which is a good sign for a book. But too many references to vaccination that did not enhance the story or seem relevant to the characters, it made it annoying. I wouldn't recommend if it meant the cost of a credit.

Needed to finish

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Loved it, as I do with all Stephen King books and enjoyed the narration too

Did not disappoint

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It was great to catchup with Holly again, I hope to enjoy her company in another tale.
Well written and well narrated, I totally enjoyed this book.

So Good

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He’s done it again !! I loved the characters and story . Loved the nuanced references of important literature too

Brilliant

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Stephen King is an auto read for me never fails to deliver a stellar, horrifying, compelling story. Justine Lupe has done a fantastic narration job bringing this story, and characters, to life.
If you’re a King fan, or a Horror fan, or a good story fan, then this book might just be for you.

Masterful as usual

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Such an excellent book. Couldn’t stop listening. Definitely worth a listen. Looking forward to more from this author

Couldn’t stop listening

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Back on form, true to life characters and experiences set in the recent past. Love this trilogy.

Listened in one sitting

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I have always loved Stephen King
I think I read my first at age 17/18

Now as an old tart of 58, I'm still cherishing every single book
I have noticed the changes in Mr King, a maturity through the years... A freedom that reflects my own, to tell it how it is.
To not suffer fools.
I'm not quite a grumpy old lady yet, but I do hope Mr Kings writings continue to grow with all of his years of accumulated knowledge & wisdom.

This book is brilliant! Don't hesitate, make it that story your brain explores over & over again... It has mine

So good I lost time

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