The Outsider: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Outsider by Stephen King — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
"An unspeakable crime. A confounding investigation. At a time when the King brand has never been stronger, he has delivered one of his most unsettling and compulsively readable stories. An eleven-year-old boy's violated corpse is found in a town park. Eyewitnesses and fingerprints point unmistakably to one of Flint City's most popular citizens. He is Terry Maitland, Little League coach, English teacher, husband, and father of two girls. Detective Ralph Anderson, whose son Maitland once coached, orders a quick and very public arrest. Maitland has an alibi, but Anderson and the district attorney soon add DNA evidence to go with the fingerprints and witnesses. Their case seems ironclad. As the investigation expands and horrifying answers begin to emerge, King's propulsive story kicks into high gear, generating strong tension and almost unbearable suspense. Terry Maitland seems like a nice g
Quick facts about The Outsider
- Title: The Outsider
- Author: Stephen King
- First published: 2018
- Genre: murder, rape victims, alibi
- OpenLibrary ID: OL17937105W
Where to read The Outsider
The Outsider by Stephen King is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Outsider about?
"An unspeakable crime.
Who wrote The Outsider?
The Outsider was written by Stephen King.
When was The Outsider published?
The Outsider was first published in 2018.
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