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Mr Mercedes

By Stephen King
Series: The Bill Hodges Trilogy
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Mr Mercedes by Stephen King is a gripping crime thriller that follows retired detective Bill Hodges as he is taunted by a mysterious killer who committed a gruesome crime using a stolen Mercedes. The plot intensifies when this determined detective, alongside a few unexpected allies, embarks on a tense race to stop the murderer from striking again, leading them into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
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You might enjoy this gripping crime and thriller if you're intrigued by a cat-and-mouse chase between a relentless detective and a twisted, merciless killer. With Stephen King's trademark blend of suspense and richly drawn characters, this story is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat as the tension builds and the plot unfolds.

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Mr Mercedes

As part of our exciting King reissue programme (2020-2024), we are relaunching his paperbacks with a stunning new cover look. MR MERCEDES is a captivating CRIME THRILLER.

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The first standalone novel in Stephen King's Bill Hodges trilogy (Mr Mercedes, Finders Keepers, End of Watch)—and the basis of Mr Mercedes, an AT&T Audience Original Series starring Brendon Gleeson.

Described as 'the best thriller of the year' by Sunday Express, the No. 1 bestseller introduces retired cop Bill Hodges in a race against time to apprehend a killer.

Mr Mercedes is a cat-and-mouse suspense thriller featuring Bill Hodges, a retired cop who is tormented by 'the Mercedes massacre', a case he never solved.

Brady Hartsfield, the perpetrator of that notorious crime, has sent Hodges a taunting letter. Now he's preparing to kill again.

Each starts to close in on the other in a mega-stakes race against time.

Series: The Bill Hodges Trilogy

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Mr Mercedes by Stephen King is lauded as a captivating thriller, exhibiting King's deft narrative skills and ability to craft compelling suspense. Critics highlight it as an edge-of-your-seat read, praising its unexpected twists and classic King craftsmanship, blending crime elements with rich character depth. The novel engages readers in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase, showcasing King’s unparalleled ability to captivate audiences across genres.

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ISBN: 9781444788648

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 126.0mm

Weight: 299g

Pages: 432

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Crime & Thriller Featured Fiction General Fiction New Release Fiction New Zealand's Best Selling Books Series: The Bill Hodges Trilogy Stephen King

About the Author

STEPHEN KING is the author of more than seventy books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His crime thrillers featuring Holly Gibney include Mr Mercedes, winner of the Edgar Award for best novel, and The Outsider, both of which were adapted into successful TV series, as well as Finders Keepers, End of Watch and the title story from If It Bleeds.

Many of his titles are the basis for major motion pictures including IT, Stand By Me (adapted from The Body) and The Shawshank Redemption, which is IMDb's top-rated movie of all time.

King is the recipient of The Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence 2022, the 2020 Audio Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award, the 2014 National Medal of Arts, and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.

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