Holly (Unabridged)
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4.0 • 757 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
Magas won’t like it 😁
Thoroughly enjoyed this book & its depiction of covid & anti mask weirdo cult of Trump ding dongs idiocy especially during covid. Great read, King is still the reigning King of horror. Will Patton is one of my favorite Narrators but I understand why he wasn’t the Narrator in this book. It was fun hearing “Holly” from the tv adaptation. I can’t wait for the next book in this series!!
Very good book!
Very entertaining. Loved the development/maturing of Holly and her supporting cast. Prayerfully there are more adventures awaiting her.
Way too political…
I’ve been a huge Steven King fan for almost 20 years, reading many of his books multiple times. I’m aware of his politics and it never bothers me. Everyone is entitled to their own views and it’s not something I choose to obsess about or even really talk about much. I couldn’t get through even an hour of this book. It was way too persistently political. I felt like he was trying to beat us over the head with it. We get it, you’re a leftist. Good for you and I wish you well. But if you’re going to use your stories to talk down to people who have different opinions than you, I’m just not going to read those stories. Long days and pleasant nights word-slinger.