Cycle of the Werewolf
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Cycle of the Werewolf
The classic masterpiece by bestselling author Stephen King, illustrated by the legendary artist Bernie Wrightson
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Cycle of the Werewolf by Stephen King is a masterful blend of horror and suspense that unravels in the isolated town of Tarker's Mills, Maine. The small, serene town experiences inexplicable terror as a series of grisly murders coincide with the full moon. The story is revealed in a calendar format, spanning twelve months of frightful occurrences.
The initial incident involves a railway worker brutally attacked and killed on a snowy January night. Their heart-pounding scream is only the beginning. Each subsequent month, another victim meets a similarly gruesome fate — from a woman viciously assaulted in the seclusion of her own bedroom to more chilling encounters that follow. The town's peaceful rhythm is disrupted, replaced by a relentless fear that grips every citizen as the full moon approaches.
Stephen King meticulously crafts an atmosphere where the supernatural seems almost plausible. Each page brings a fresh wave of suspense, with the townsfolk growing increasingly desperate to identify the beast among them before it strikes again. The climactic confrontation between the werewolf and the town's defenders is a testament to King’s prowess in the horror genre.
With each waxing and waning cycle of the moon, the tension mounts, accompanied by spine-chilling snarls that eerily resemble human words and footprints larger than any man's. Amidst the chaos, the unique structure of the narrative — where each chapter represents a month — builds a progressive storyline that grips the reader’s imagination.
Cycle of the Werewolf is a compact, thrilling novella that showcases King’s unmatched ability to evoke terror with his intricate storytelling. Accompanied by Bernie Wrightson’s haunting illustrations, the book offers an immersive experience of graphic horror.
'The undisputed master of suspense and terror' - Washington Post
'King probably knows more about scary goings on in confined, isolated places than anybody since Edgar Allan Poe' - Entertainment Weekly
'America's greatest living novelist' - Lee Child
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Cycle of the Werewolf by Stephen King is praised for its suspenseful storytelling and chilling atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the vivid illustrations by Bernie Wrightson and commend King's ability to keep readers on edge with his masterful blend of horror and supernatural elements. Some critics feel the novella's episodic structure may not appeal to everyone, but it remains a gripping and atmospheric read for horror enthusiasts.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781399723916
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 December 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Paperback
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 152.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 128
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.Also by Stephen King
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