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    Mr. Mercedes: A Novel
    Mr. Mercedes: A Novel
    Mr. Mercedes: A Novel
    Audiobook14 hours

    Mr. Mercedes: A Novel

    Written by Stephen King

    Narrated by Will Patton

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    Watch the complete MR. MERCEDES series on Peacock
    WINNER of the EDGAR AWARD for BEST NOVEL and #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

    In a high-suspense race against time, three of the most unlikely heroes Stephen King has ever created try to stop a lone killer from murdering thousands. “Mr. Mercedes is a rich, resonant, exceptionally readable accomplishment by a man who can write in whatever genre he chooses” (The Washington Post).

    The stolen Mercedes emerges from the pre-dawn fog and plows through a crowd of men and women on line for a job fair in a distressed American city. Then the lone driver backs up, charges again, and speeds off, leaving eight dead and more wounded. The case goes unsolved and ex-cop Bill Hodges is out of hope when he gets a letter from a man who loved the feel of death under the Mercedes’s wheels…

    Brady Hartsfield wants that rush again, but this time he’s going big, with an attack that would take down thousands—unless Hodges and two new unusual allies he picks up along the way can throw a wrench in Hartsfield’s diabolical plans. Stephen King takes off on a “nerve-shredding, pulse-pounding race against time” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram) with this acclaimed #1 bestselling thriller.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateJun 3, 2014
    ISBN9781442369795
    Author

    Stephen King

    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, 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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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a great read with excellent plot, interesting and unpredictable story, and deep, well-developed characters. The narration is also highly praised. While there are a few negative reviews about the narrator's portrayal of a character, overall, the book is enjoyed by readers. It is described as a typical Stephen King book with thrilling suspense, masterful character development, and immersive storytelling. The book is recommended for fans of Stephen King and those who enjoy a suspenseful and well-narrated story.

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    • 5/5
      Such a great book. Can’t wait to read Finders Keepers. King is still king of the dark and always will be.
    • 4/5
      A very enjoyable departure from King's scarier works. This mystery felt like something Michael Connelly would write except with a lighter tone than Bosch. The characters were very well-written and the plot kept moving and kept me interested. I will definitely read the other books in the series.
    • 3/5
      I started reading this under assumption that this would be a Suspense/Thriller novel. There was no suspense and whatever thrill there was, it was not enough to warrant any more than 3 stars.
      The plot of the book is very straight forward with no surprises. There were lot of references to American culture and American TV shows that were difficult to understand as a Non-American reader, but overall the reading experience was good.
    • 5/5
      I love a book that keeps me on the edge of my seat like this one!
    • 5/5
      In the Stephen King fashion this book did not disappoint,from the first paragraph I was hooked. Love the way he describes each character and brings the plot together so dramatically and the ending was a masterpiece.loved it
    • 5/5
      Holly . Jerome . These characters are unforgettable. Intensely interesting.
    • 4/5
      Gripping story, great characters, that are introduced late in the narrative but still have the ability to grow on you. Great narrator too
    • 4/5
      This is a fantastic story. I look forward to reading more of the “finders keepers” related books.

      A note on the audio. Although the narrator is well spoken and read, the volume is wildly variable. Numerous times I had to turn the audio all the way up, only to have it blaring a sentence later. I would have given 5 stars if not for that. Thanks.
    • 5/5
      Good story. Sad but well developed with a great ending!
    • 5/5
      It started out slow, and I almost quit the audiobook, but I continued listening. It turned out to be great. There's lots of curse words, which I dislike, but if you can ignore that, I think you'll enjoy it.
    • 5/5
      So good!
      I loved the dialogue and character development in this book. I really appreciated the flawed characters and self awareness they possessed as well. Excellent plot. Loved the narrator as well! 5-stars!
    • 4/5
      I tore through this one in a day. I would put it solidly in the thriller category. Great pacing, compelling characters, well plotted and believable. I look forward to the next one!
    • 5/5
      Not your normal Stephan King, but I fell in love with the characters.. I came here after giving the tv show a chance, so I could listen to the audiobook and hear what actually happened in the writers head. (I listened at work)
    • 4/5
      A typical Stephen King, if you like his writing, you'll like this.
    • 5/5
      Will Patton voices this series so well, and holly is my favorite character king has ever created
    • 5/5
      He is a master story teller. Immersive, as always
    • 5/5
      Excellent. For those that like tangible and realistic plotting this one is highly believable. Enjoyed it as much or more than Billy Summers... Mr. Paxton did a nice job also. Another one that makes a movie play in one's minds eye. ?
    • 4/5
      Great story, interesting and unpredictable to the end. Great pace and lovely, deep characters. It was a fresh experience with enough of Steven King's usual style to make for a unique read.
    • 5/5
      Deep, masterfully well developed characters. You will want more of this trio!! A nail bitingly tense, suspense filled story told from both sides. On one side you have the good guy that is so relatable. On the other, King takes you so deep into the twisted mind of a psychopath. An outstanding read (listen)
    • 5/5
      I really enjoyed this book. Reader is amazing and the book was intriguing..... Now I'm interested in finding out how holly and will ended up in the outsider
    • 5/5
      Good God, can Stephen King write a book or what! I loved everything about this book, especially the raging sick psycho Brady and the squad of 3 that chase him to a thrilling end. They were all wonderfully written. Thank you, Mr. King, for showing that people with mental illness can be heroes for themselves and others.
    • 5/5
      The characters, so diverse yet fit together perfectly. Great read.
    • 5/5
      The narrator was great! I didn’t want to stop listening to this book
    • 5/5
      Stephen King is my favorite! This book was great. Now I can watch it on Netflix
    • 5/5
      Read this book. One of kings best. Read the whole series.
    • 5/5
      Excellent read. Shorter and far more straightforward than a typical King novel, with not a single supernatural element in evidence, this felt a bit off-kilter but is probably the closest thing to a "normal" story Uncle Steve has written in many-a-year. Hugely enjoyable & highly recommended.
    • 5/5
      Excellent book. Enjoyed the way Bill
      Patton reads. He does a great job
    • 5/5
      Classic Stephen King. He is a master at character development, plot, and dialogue. Very entertaining book. Great delivery from reader.
    • 5/5
      I watched the series on TV, and just finished the book. Neither disappointed! I was suspensefully entertained!
    • 1/5
      Didn’t like it & stopped reading it at chapter 10!