Never flinch : a novel / Stephen King.
"When the Buckeye City Police Department receives a disturbing letter from a person threatening to 'kill thirteen innocents and one guilty' in 'an act of atonement for the needless death of an innocent man,' Detective Izzy Jaynes has no idea what to think. Are fourteen citizens about to be slaughtered in an unhinged act of retribution? As the investigation unfolds, Izzy realizes that the letter writer is deadly serious, and she turns to her friend Holly Gibney for help. Meanwhile, controversial and outspoken women's rights activist Kate McKay is embarking on a multi-state lecture tour, drawing packed venues of both fans and detractors. Someone who vehemently opposes Kate's message of female empowerment is targeting her and disrupting her events. At first, no one is hurt, but the stalker is growing bolder, and Holly is hired to be Kate's bodyguard--a challenging task with a headstrong employer and a determined adversary driven by wrath and his belief in his own righteousness. Featuring a riveting cast of characters both old and new, including world-famous gospel singer Sista Bessie and an unforgettable villain addicted to murder, these twinned narratives converge in a chilling and spectacular conclusion--a feat of storytelling only Stephen King could pull off."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781668089330
- ISBN: 1668089335
- ISBN: 9781668089347
- ISBN: 1668089343
- Physical Description: 439 pages ; 25 cm
- Edition: First Scribner hardcover edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : Scribner, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2025
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| Subject: | Women detectives > Fiction. Murder > Fiction. Revenge > Fiction. Vigilantes > Fiction. Misogyny > Fiction. Feminists > Fiction. Stalkers > Fiction. Bodyguards > Fiction. |
| Genre: | Thrillers (Fiction) Horror fiction. |
Available copies
- 43 of 204 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 4 copies available at Rockingham County Public Library.
Holds
- 72 current holds with 204 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | Fic (Text) | 31554012300439 | Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
| Stoneville Library | Fic (Text) | 31554012300454 | Adult New Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"When the Buckeye City Police Department receives a disturbing letter from a person threatening to 'kill thirteen innocents and one guilty' in 'an act of atonement for the needless death of an innocent man,' Detective Izzy Jaynes has no idea what to think. Are fourteen citizens about to be slaughtered in an unhinged act of retribution? As the investigation unfolds, Izzy realizes that the letter writer is deadly serious, and she turns to her friend Holly Gibney for help. Meanwhile, controversial and outspoken women's rights activist Kate McKay is embarking on a multi-state lecture tour, drawing packed venues of both fans and detractors. Someone who vehemently opposes Kate's message of female empowerment is targeting her and disrupting her events. At first, no one is hurt, but the stalker is growing bolder, and Holly is hired to be Kate's bodyguard--a challenging task with a headstrong employer and a determined adversary driven by wrath and his belief in his own righteousness. Featuring a riveting cast of characters both old and new, including world-famous gospel singer Sista Bessie and an unforgettable villain addicted to murder, these twinned narratives converge in a chilling and spectacular conclusion--a feat of storytelling only Stephen King could pull off."--
