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The Talisman

By: Peter Straub, Stephen King
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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Summary
 YOU ARE ABOUT TO TAKE AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY . . .

Join Jack Sawyer on a terrifying trip across America in search of the Talisman, the only thing that can save his dying mother.

His quest takes him into the menacing Territories where violence, surprise and the titanic struggle between good and evil reach across a mythic landscape.

An iconic collaboration between two world bestselling writers, The Talisman is an epic tale of fantasy, adventure and odyssey.

'Extraordinary . . . makes your hair stand on end' Washington Post

'Chilling horror story or fantastic journey through a strange world . . . the book works like . . . well, like magic' Daily Mail

'A classic. . . a journey to rival the greatest adventure stories ever told . . . rare and dazzling' New York Daily News©2026 Stephen King and The Seafront Corporation (P)2026 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Fantasy Thriller & Suspense Scary Exciting

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Critic Reviews

One of the most brilliant and chilling thrillers of modern times ... a thrill-a-minute ghost train ride of a novel, filled with astonishingly vivid characters. Reading it is like holding on to a live electric wire. You may want to put it down, but you find that you can't
Fabulous ... the ultimate in storytelling by two masters of the craft
Chilling horror story or fantastic journey through a strange world ... the book works like ... well, like magic
All stars
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But omg...once I fell into it's trance I was well and truly hooked.

Absolutely awesome

Slow to pick up....

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If you are thinking of missing this story due to reviews on the narration. Don’t listen. After the first hour you don’t notice it and the story is too good to miss.

The characters and storyline is really fun, interesting and engaging. The concept behind the main aspect of the story is really original and inventive. Although the narration is a bit rough it gets better and doesn’t affect the enjoyment.

Amazing story

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the narrator was very good, thoroughly enjoyed his voices for each character.
very well done

gripping story.

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As usual any Stephen King book is great, this joint effort with Peter Straub is no different. I've been a dedicated fan since the very beginning.

Great book

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I’m biased as a King super fan but really enjoyed this story. I had to listen at .90 speed as found the narration a bit fast but this was quite comfortable to do. Recommend the Kingslingers podcast for anyone enjoying this and other Dark Tower related stories. Great dissection of and accompaniment to the books.

Another great listen

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