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The Running Man

from No. 1 bestseller Stephen King writing as Richard Bachman, and a major film
By Stephen King and Richard Bachman
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The Running Man, written by Stephen King under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, is set in a dystopian future where society is dominated by violent game shows. The story follows Ben Richards, a desperate man who enters a deadly game called "The Running Man," where he must evade professional killers to win a substantial prize. As Richards navigates various perils, the book explores themes of survival, media influence, and social inequality.
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If you enjoy dystopian thrillers with intense action and social commentary, this book may captivate you. Set in a desperate future, it follows a man on the run in a deadly game show, offering a gripping narrative for fans of suspense and survival themes.

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The Running Man

The name on the covers was Bachman. But the imagination could only belong to one man: Stephen King. Also a major film release starring Glen Powell.

The name on the covers was Bachman. But the imagination could only belong to one man: Stephen King.

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It's not just a game when you're running for your life.

Every night they tuned in to the nation's favourite prime-time TV game show. They all watched, from the sprawling slums to the security-obsessed enclaves of the rich. They all watched the ultimate live death game as the contestants tried to beat not the clock, but annihilation at the hands of the Hunters.

Survive thirty days and win the billion-dollar jackpot - that was the promise. But the odds were brutal and the game rigged. Best score so far was eight days.

And now there was a new contestant, the latest running man, staking his life while a nation watched.

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The Running Man by Stephen King, written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, receives praise for its ability to engage and captivate readers with Stephen King's natural storytelling prowess. The book is noted for its unsettling impact, with King's writing skillfully creeping into the reader's mind, demonstrating his talent for hooking readers effortlessly.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444723540

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 June 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 186g

Pages: 256

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Fiction General Fiction Horror & Supernatural Richard Bachman Stephen King

About the Author

Stephen King has been described by the Guardian as 'one of the greatest storytellers of our time', by the Mirror as a 'genius' and by The Sunday Times as 'one of the most fertile storytellers of the modern novel.' In 2003, he was given the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives with his wife, the novelist Tabitha King, for most of the year in Maine, USA.

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