The titular novella is.an impeccably judged whodunnit.the other three readable, engaging studies of male lives at different stages - The Sunday Times King, as always, is right on the money - Observer If It Bleeds brings together four new stories, all offering vintage King themes with their own particular twist.

The horror writer is at his familiar best with four suspenseful and sometimes surprisingly tender novellas. Read the book for this - Evening Standard Such glimpses into King's own mind are riveting and satisfyingly terrifying. A fascinating Author's Note gives us a wonderful insight into the origin of each story and the writer's unparalleled imagination Read More Read Lessįull of vividly drawn characters and unsettling themes, If It Bleeds is another tour de force by a master storyteller - Daily Express All four display the richness of King's storytelling with grace, humour, horror and breathtaking suspense. 1 bestselling THE OUTSIDER featuring the incomparable Holly on her first solo case - and also the riveting title story in Stephen King's brilliant new collection.ĭancing alongside are three more wonderful long stories from this 'formidably versatile author' ( The Sunday Times) - 'Mr Harrigan's Phone', 'The Life of Chuck' and 'Rat'. So begins 'If It Bleeds', a stand-alone sequel to the No. But when she tunes in again, to the late-night report, she realises something is not quite right about the correspondent who was first on the scene. Holly Gibney of the Finders Keepers detective agency is working on the case of a missing dog - and on her own need to be more assertive - when she sees the footage on TV. And a bomb at Albert Macready Middle School is guaranteed to lead any bulletin. News people have a saying: 'If it bleeds, it leads'. 1 bestseller featuring a stand-alone sequel to The Outsider, and three additional irresistible novellas. The eagerly awaited paperback edition of the No.

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