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  • By: Stephen King
  • Narrated by: Will Patton
  • Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,570 ratings)

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The Outsider

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Will Patton
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Publisher's Summary

A compelling and chilling suspense novel that will delight all fans of King's best-selling Hodges Trilogy. 

Following the phenomenal success of his Bill Hodges series - Mr Mercedes, Finders Keepers and End of Watch, all number one best sellers - Stephen King has written an enthralling crime thriller with a unique twist. 

When an 11-year-old boy is found murdered, forensic evidence and reliable eyewitnesses undeniably point to the town's popular Little League coach. But the jailed suspect, arrested in a public spectacle, has an alibi, and further research convinces Detective Ralph Anderson that the coach was indeed out of town. So how can he have been in two places at the same time? 

©2018 Stephen King (P)2018 Simon & Schuster Audio

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An enjoyable story

I liked this story a lot. It kept me listening and was reminiscent of IT mixed with a crime drama. It felt slightly more grounded in reality (even though it had supernatural themes) than a lot of King's stories.

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Outstanding once again!

Honestly when I first heard the narrator’s voice I thought oh no he sounds so monotonous, I didn’t like him at all but now I cannot imagine anyone else narrating it. Will Patton is great! And of course the King did it again. Just when you think the story is predictable, he twists it to an unexpected angle and blows your mind. I love the connection between Mr. Mercedes and this book. Please keep the series going!

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Great story; fantastic narration

Loved it. Stephen King delivers yet again. Gripping, with surprise twists to satisfy and engage the reader. Exceptional narration

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BRILLIANT WONDERFUL LOVE MR KING

What a fantastic story. Very hard to stop reading. The narrator Will Patton was great too. Oh what a scary idea mr king invented.
Do read it it’s just great 10/10

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Great mystery

Excellent narration by Will Patton, really brought the story alive. Story was fantastic, I couldn’t stop listening, plenty of twists and turns and not predictable at all. Would definitely recommend.

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Fantastic performance

Will Patton makes this one of the most enjoyable audio reads I’ve had. Excellent character voices and pace, his tone is spine chilling in places. King’s writing paints pictures so well, sometimes you feel you can taste or smell his scenes. The scary moments are beautifully done, gave me goose flesh in places. Overall great read, very enjoyable.

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Brilliant

Probably my favourite King book to date, thick with atmosphere this is a gripping and twisting turning storyline with complex characters.

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Awesome!

The narrator made this book. Such an amazing array of characters so well done.
Really enjoyed the story and again definitely enhanced by the narrator!

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Brilliant

Awesome Story. Stephen King is the GOAT. Started it and couldn't stop listening until the end.

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Stephen King in person...

The story was good, not one of his best but the narrator was awesome! Kept me interested until the end, which was a little drawn out but good nevertheless

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