Product Description

In a terrifying trip across America young Jack Sawyer is searching for the Talisman, the only thing that can save his dying mother. His quest takes him into the menacing Territories where violence, surprise and the titanic struggle between good and evil reach across a mythic landscape.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #135387 in Books
• Published on: 1996-06-27
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 784 pages

Mirror
'Chilling horror story or fantastic journey through a strange world…the book works like…well, like magic'

Review
'Chilling horror story or fantastic journey through a strange world…the book works like…well, like magic' (Mirror )

'A classic…a journey to rival the greatest adventure stories ever told…rare and dazzling' (New York Daily News )

About the Author
Stephen King is the bestselling author of more than thirty books of which the most recent are his non-fiction book ON WRITING and DREAMCATCHER. He lives with his wife, the novelist Tabitha King, in Bangor, Maine. Since rocketing to fame with his acclaimed GHOST STORY, Peter Straub has featured constantly in the bestseller lists, most recently with MAGIC TERROR.

Customer Reviews

Absolutley masterful
I would recommend this to anyone who has ever had any sense of imagination at all. This book is suited to all, fans of fantasy, fans of horror fans of either of the two authors. It is a perfect blending of genres which never fails to leave an impression. Its characters are brilliantly developed throughout, but its Jack Sawyers brilliant blend of heroism yet still just a boy that keeps you hooked to see what will hapeen to him next. As much as i do love this book however i will be honest, I would not have bothered with it had it not been for another Stephen King fantasy epic... The Dark Tower, I had heard of this books sequel "Black House" and decided I wanted to read it (and Ive yet to do so) but i then discovered Black House was a sequel to another called The Talisman, so i decided to go on and read that first. It was a great move, and this book actually compares well to The Tower itself. Other than that all I can do is say again, Read this book, fans of fantasy fans of King I urge you, you need this book in your life!

A spell-binding adventure laced with terror
This is the best Spephen King book I have read and I have read almost all of his books. The way he and Peter Straub entwine horror with adventure is spell-binding. I could not put this book down, I had to know how Jack would survive each horrific situation he faced and, of course, wether he would manage to save his mother and The Territories. An absolultey fantastic read which will leave you with a magical tingle for years afterwards.

Totally absorbing, eminently re-readable - a "must have"
Un-putdown able this book grabs you right form the start and won't let go. Satisfyingly long, you will not want it to end.

The heartbreaking and heartwarming adventure of a thirteen year old boy through parallel worlds is magical and awe inspiring. I challenge anyone not to take Jack into their hearts and to fight with him through this amazing adventure.

I cried tears of joy and sadness reading this book and have re-read it time and time again. I can't recommend it highly enough and would suggest that anyone who has enjoyed the gunslinger series by Stephen King, cannot afford to deny themselves this epic tale.