Bag of Bones

Bag of Bones by Stephen King, published by Hodder & Stoughton on August 6, 1998, is a compelling narrative that follows Mike Noonan, a bestselling author grappling with writer’s block after the unexpected death of his wife. Drawn back to their summer home, Sara Laughs, Mike confronts a town transformed by the influence of millionaire Max Devore, who is determined to gain custody of his deceased son’s child. As Mike navigates his grief and the complexities of the community, he becomes entwined in a web of suspense and mystery.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as loss, love, and the haunting presence of the past. The story delves into the relationships between Mike, a three-year-old girl named Kyra, and her mother, as they seek refuge from Devore’s oppressive grip. With elements of horror and suspense woven throughout, Bag of Bones presents a distinctive tale that examines the enduring bonds of love and the struggle to break free from ancestral sins. This edition spans 516 pages and is presented in English, offering a deep dive into King’s intricate storytelling.
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When Mike Noonan’s wife dies unexpectedly, the bestselling author suffers from desperate writer’s block. Until he is drawn to their summer home, Sara Laughs, the beautiful Maine lakeside retreat which has recently been haunting his nightmares.
But Mike finds the once familiar town now in the tyrannical grip of millionaire Max Devore. Devore is hell-bent on getting custody of his deceased son’s child and is twisting the fabric of the community to this purpose.
Three-year-old Kyra and her young mother turn to Mike for help. Increasingly besotted with them, Mike is powerless to resist.
But there are other sinister forces at Sara Laughs determined to stand in their way . and Kyra can feel them too.
Bag of Bones is a gripping, distinctive, haunting tale of suspense, romance, terror and grief, of lost love’s enduring bonds and of a new love, struggling to be free of the past and the sins of the ancestors.
–back cover
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