The Running Man A Novel
The Running Man A Novel by Stephen King is a reissue published by Simon and Schuster on April 19, 2016. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Ben Richards, a desperate man with no job or money, who enters a brutal reality TV show where survival is the only goal. As he competes in this ultraviolent contest, he faces an elite strike force determined to hunt him down, with the promise of a billion-dollar prize if he can last thirty days.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of themes related to dystopian society and the extremes of media influence. The story unfolds as Ben navigates the treacherous landscape of the competition, where the stakes are life and death. This thrilling tale combines elements of action, adventure, and suspense, immersing readers in a world where survival hinges on cunning and endurance.
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In the reality TV show The Running Man, the only objective is to stay alive.
This “slam-bang action suspense” (Gilbert Cruz, Vulture) from Stephen King is now a major motion picture coming from Paramount on November 7, 2025.
Ben Richards has no job, no money, and a young daughter who urgently needs medical attention. Desperate, out of options, he signs up for The Running Man, “the biggest show in the country.” It’s an ultraviolent competition where the stakes could not be higher. Ben must stay alive for thirty days while an elite strike force, trained to kill, hunts for him. If he can survive for a month, he wins a billion dollars. No contestant has ever lasted longer than eight days. Can Ben Richards win this ultimate game of life and death?
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