The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub - Kindle Edition

The Talisman: A Novel is an epic fantasy thriller by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It tells the story of Jack Sawyer, a twelve-year-old boy on a quest to save his dying mother by finding the mystical Talisman. His journey takes him across the United States and into a parallel world called the Territories, filled with both wonder and menace. Along the way, Jack encounters "Twinners," reflections of people he knows on Earth, and faces numerous challenges in his quest westward. The novel is praised as an influential and highly acclaimed work of fantasy, known for its adventure, emotional depth, and memorable characters.

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• The iconic, “extraordinary” (The Washington Post) collaboration between bestselling authors Stephen King and Peter Straub—an epic #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy thriller about a young boy’s quest to save his mother’s life.
• Jack Sawyer, twelve years old, is about to begin a most fantastic journey, an exalting, terrifying quest for the mystical Talisman—the only thing that can save Jack’s dying mother. But to reach his goal, Jack must make his way not only across the breadth of the United States but also through the wondrous and menacing parallel world of the Territories.
• In the Territories, Jack finds another realm, where the air is so sweet and clear a man can smell a radish being pulled from the ground a mile away—and a life can be snuffed out instantly in the continuing struggle between good and evil.
• Here Jack discovers “Twinners,” reflections of the people he knows on earth—most notably Queen Laura DeLoessian, the Twinner of Jack’s own imperiled mother.
• As Jack “flips” between worlds, making his way westward toward the redemptive Talisman, a sequence of heart-stopping encounters challenges him at every step.
• An unforgettable epic of adventure and resounding triumph, The Talisman is one of the most influential and highly praised works of fantasy ever written.
• Book 1 of 2: Talisman
• #1 Best Sellerin U.S. Horror Fiction
• Print length 945 pages
• Language English
• Publisher Pocket Books
• Publication date September 25, 2012
• File size 4.3 MB
• Page Flip Enabled
• Word Wise Enabled
• Enhanced typesetting Enabled
• ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007SNYL66
• Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
• Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
• X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1451698367
• Book 1 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Talisman
• #58 in Kindle Store
• #1 in Werewolf & Shifter Thrillers
• #1 in U.S. Horror Fiction
• #2 in Horror Suspense
• 4.5*4.5 out of 5 stars*(10,021)
• Customers praise this novel for its epic journey and well-thought-out plot, with exceptionally rich characters that make readers feel like they're part of the story.
• The writing quality is excellent, and customers appreciate the excellent mix of horror with moments of action.
• The book reaches emotional depths and features beautiful friendships, with one customer highlighting the unique collaboration between Stephen King and Peter Straub.
• The pacing receives mixed reactions, with some finding it captivating from the beginning while others note it's slow-moving at the start.

Specifications:

• print_length: 945 pages
• language: English
• publisher: Pocket Books
• publication_date: September 25, 2012
• file_size: 4.3 MB
• page_flip: Enabled
• word_wise: Enabled
• enhanced_typesetting: Enabled
• asin: B007SNYL66
• edition: Reprint
• screen_reader: Supported
• x_ray: Enabled
• isbn_13: 978-1451698367
• book_1_of_2: Talisman