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The Talisman

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The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub is a supernatural tale that follows young Jack Sawyer on a perilous quest across an alternate American landscape known as "The Territories." Desperate to save his dying mother, Jack seeks a mystical talisman that holds the power to save her. Along the way, he encounters a rich tapestry of characters and faces challenges that test his strength and resolve.
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If you're drawn to epic journeys that intertwine the mystical with a struggle between good and evil, this horror and supernatural tale may captivate you. It combines spine-tingling suspense with a young boy's quest across parallel worlds, offering a thrilling adventure filled with rich characters and intriguing twists.

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The Talisman

The iconic and terrifying collaboration from two of the greatest storytellers of our time...

A chilling tale from two of the greatest storytellers of our time...

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Twelve-year-old Jack spends his days alone in a deserted coastal town, his father gone, his mother dying. Then he meets a stranger and embarks on a terrifying journey. For Jack must find the Talisman, the only thing that can save his mother.

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

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The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub receives high praise for being an exhilarating and chilling thriller. Reviewers commend the novel's vivid characters and gripping storytelling, likening the reading experience to an electrifying journey. It's celebrated as a masterful blend of horror and fantasy that captivates readers throughout.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409103868

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 52.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 668g

Pages: 992

About the Author

Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine and won a scholarship award to the University of Maine and later taught English. It was the publication of his first novel, Carrie and its subsequent adaptation that set him on the way to over twenty years of world-wide bestsellerdom and his acclaimed position as the master of horror and suspense. Stephen King lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife Tabitha. www.stephenking.com

Peter Straub was born and educated in Wisconsin and lived in Dublin and London before settling in New York. Author of a string of bestselling novels, he is the recipient of five Bram Stoker Awards and the two-times winner of the International Horror Guild Award. www.peterstraub.net

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