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The Outsider

A crime thriller from the No. 1 bestseller

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The Outsider

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Will Patton
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A compelling and chilling suspense novel, which will delight all readers of King's bestselling Hodges Trilogy.

Following the phenomenal success of his Bill Hodges series, MR MERCEDES, FINDERS KEEPERS and END OF WATCH, all Number 1 bestsellers, Stephen King has written an unputdownable crime thriller with a unique twist.

When an eleven-year-old boy is found murdered, forensic evidence and reliable eyewitnesses undeniably point to the town's popular Little League coach. But the jailed suspect, arrested in a public spectacle, has an alibi, and further research convinces Detective Ralph Anderson that the coach was indeed out of town. So how can he have been in two places at the same time?

A compelling and chilling suspense novel, which will delight all readers of King's bestselling Hodges Trilogy.

(P)2018 Simon & Schuster Audio©2018 Stephen King
Crime Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary Fiction Exciting
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The Outsider gives King fans exactly what they want at the same time as cramming in new ideas, proving the least surprising thing of all: that his novels are as strong as they ever were
A crime masterpiece that has you gripped throughout
Nerve-shreddingly brilliant
If you read only one thriller this summer, make it this one
King's blend of supernatural crime makes for a taut, clever read that will keep you guessing until the end
This police procedural morphs into a gripping, chilling supernatural thriller
King is arguably as much an American icon as the '68 Fastback or a classic red and white Plymouth Fury. All of these glories are on full display in his latest mystery-horror hybrid...you're in for one hell of a ride' (Karin Slaughter)
King pulls back the layers of the everyday to show just how dangerous and threatening the ordinary world we live in case be
Compulsive entertainment
So shout it from the rooftops: This new take on the old conundrum of how a man can be in two places at once is sensationally good
The Outsider is a crime masterpiece
This is one of those books where you find yourself rationing the number of pages you read each night to eke it out. A very good read indeed
Mixing up genres and multiplying the surprises, The Outsider did keep me in suspense and I think that it is a really great King!
This chilling novel starts as a police procedural before morphing into the sort of supernatural thriller King is best known for . . . there is violence simmering below the surface of this tightly plotted yarn.
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I was skeptical about this book as I read lots of reviews and most said it wasn't his best.
I haven't read any Stephen King books for years after Pet Cemetery gave me nightmares lol! I found this a great listen. Not sure I would have got through it had I bought the book. But as an audible I thought it was really good. I will definitely be purchasing another as I feel I have rediscovered Stephen King

A true Stephen King

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I absolutely loved this book, the narrator is one of my favourites. Definitely recommended. An appearance from a character from another Stephen King book was a welcome surprise. Disappointed when it finished.

Stephen King at his best

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A real god story. Set in a recognisable time. King is up to date. go read.

Contemporary King

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Excellent book beautifully read, easy to differentiate the characters and build a clear picture of each of them.

Classic Stephen King - Suspense all the way through

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Don't get me wrong, it's a great book! Keeps you guessing and great narration. However, the last 4-5 hours could be condensed.

Could Be Shorter

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