Holly (Unabridged)
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4.0 • 615 Ratings
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- $19.99
Publisher Description
#1 New York Times Bestseller * A New York Times Notable Book * An NPR Best Book of the Year
Holly Gibney, one of Stephen King’s most compelling and resourceful characters, returns in this chilling “exploration of grief and delusion, just pure undistilled evil” (New York magazine) as she uncovers the truth behind multiple disappearances in a midwestern town.
When Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency, hoping for help locating her missing daughter, Holly Gibney is reluctant to accept the case. Her partner, Pete, has Covid. Her (very complicated) mother has just passed away. And Holly is meant to be on leave. But something in Penny’s desperate voice makes it impossible to turn her down.
Meanwhile, mere blocks from where Bonnie Dahl disappeared live Professors Rodney and Emily Harris. They are the picture of bourgeois respectability: married octogenarians, devoted to each other, and semi-retired lifelong academics. But they are also harboring a shocking, unholy secret in the basement of their well-kept, book-lined home, one that may be related to Bonnie’s disappearance. And it will prove nearly impossible to discover what they are up to…for they are savvy, they are patient, and they are ruthless. Now Holly must summon all of her formidable talents to outthink and outmaneuver these unimaginably depraved and brilliantly disguised adversaries in this chilling and unforgettable masterwork from Stephen King.
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
An investigator with an unusual mind digs into a case that nearly buries her alive in this captivating thriller from the legendary Stephen King. The COVID pandemic is still raging when the reclusive but genius Holly Gibney takes on the case of a missing librarian. But the mystery proves more dangerous than Holly could have ever imagined, as the clues lead to the seemingly sweet, mild-mannered couple living nearby. Fans of Holly’s previous appearances in the Bill Hodges trilogy will appreciate seeing her take center stage. Through his brilliant use of dual narratives, King lets us in on many of the story’s gruesome surprises before Holly gets to them, amping up the tension and dread. Actor Justine Lupe—who portrayed Holly in the TV series Mr. Mercedes—showcases her intimate knowledge of the character in her narration. This is a wonderfully creepy listen.
Customer Reviews
Hated the Covid stuff
Loved the book hated the Covid stuff. I read this in 2024 and we are way past Covid now and it’s seems like it takes you back to a place where Covid wasn’t really known and we now have more info on it. Just seemed one sided rather than telling the truth about how covid really works.
Very good book!
Very entertaining. Loved the development/maturing of Holly and her supporting cast. Prayerfully there are more adventures awaiting her.
Huge Disappointment
From someone who has read almost every Stephen King novel, including the Bill Hodges Trilogy and If It Bleeds, this book was unbelievably disappointing for multiple reasons. First and foremost, while I am a staunch supporter of the 1st Amendment, and whether you choose to believe in the Vax, COVID, and who you vote for is your choice to make, the amount of anti-trump and pro-vaccine and COVID jargon in this book ruined the story. It's funny how, years later, it’s been proven that the vaccine was ineffective, COVID deaths were manipulated, and many healthy people, including a friend of mine, who was perfectly healthy, suffered irreversible medical complications after getting the jab. SK took a fantastic character known as Holly Gibney and used her as a vessel to spew SK’s political/COVID perspective on the audience. For me, it took everything away from a genuinely entertaining character. SK has been off his rocker for a while; anyone who views his Twitter can see for themselves. This book was indeed a waste of money. If I were you, I’d stick with the Bill Hodges Trilogy, and don’t let this book ruin an excellent character for you, as it did for me.