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Name: Later
Rating: 4.2 (5 reviews)
Author: Stephen King

Jamie Conklin grows up in a modest household run by a single mother who quietly teaches him to conceal his extraordinary sight and knowledge. His talent allows him to perceive things unseen by others, but each use exacts a heavy price. When an NYPD detective enlists Jamie’s help to track a killer who threatens to strike from beyond the grave, Jamie must confront not only the sinister crimes but also the darker facets of human nature and his own moral limits. The novel blends crime investigation, police procedure, and supernatural horror to explore themes of good and evil, family bonds, and the cost of visibility.

First publish date: 2021

Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror

Authors: Stephen King

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