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Doctor Sleep

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Doctor Sleep by Stephen King follows the adult life of Dan Torrance, who is struggling with his troubled past and alcoholism. Dan encounters a young girl with similar psychic abilities who is being hunted by a sinister group that feeds on children with the "shining". As they join forces, a suspenseful battle between good and evil unfolds in this gripping supernatural tale.
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This gripping horror and supernatural tale might captivate you if you're drawn to stories about the battle between good and evil where psychic powers and past traumas play pivotal roles. Fans of suspenseful narratives with rich character development and a touch of the eerie would likely enjoy this continuation of a classic supernatural world.

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Now a major motion picture starring Ewan McGregor! From master storyteller Stephen King, his unforgettable and terrifying sequel to The Shining--an instant #1 New York Times bestseller that is "[a] vivid frightscape" (The New York Times). Years ago, the haunting of the Overlook Hotel nearly broke young Dan Torrance's sanity, as his paranormal gift known as "the shining" opened a door straight into hell. And even though Dan is all grown up, the ghosts of the Overlook--and his father's legacy of alcoholism and violence--kept him drifting aimlessly for most of his life. Now, Dan has finally found some order in the chaos by working in a local hospice, earning the nickname "Doctor Sleep" by secretly using his special abilities to comfort the dying and prepare them for the afterlife. But when he unexpectedly meets twelve-year-old Abra Stone--who possesses an even more powerful manifestation of the shining--the two find their lives in sudden jeopardy at the hands of the ageless and murderous nomadic tribe known as the True Knot, reigniting Dan's own demons and summoning him to battle for this young girl's soul and survival...

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Doctor Sleep has been praised for its captivating continuation of the story from The Shining, offering a deeper exploration of Danny Torrance's character. Critics commend Stephen King's ability to blend horror with supernatural elements while maintaining emotional depth. The novel is noted for its suspenseful plot and strong character development, contributing to a satisfying and chilling read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781451698855

Publisher: Scribner Book Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 June 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Scribner Book Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 39.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 544

About the Author

Stephen King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent work includes Never Flinch, the short story collection You Like It Darker (a New York Times Book Review top ten horror book of 2024), Holly (a New York Times Notable Book of 2023), Fairy Tale, Billy Summers, If It Bleeds, The Institute, Elevation, The Outsider, Sleeping Beauties (cowritten with his son Owen King), and the Bill Hodges trilogy: End of Watch, Finders Keepers, and Mr. Mercedes (an Edgar Award winner for Best Novel and a television series streaming on Peacock). His novel 11/22/63 was named a top ten book of 2011 by The New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller. His epic works The Dark Tower, It, Pet Sematary, Doctor Sleep, and Firestarter are the basis for major motion pictures, with It now the highest-grossing horror film of all time. He is the recipient of 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 Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.

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