The story begins with the shocking murder of a young boy, Frankie Peterson, in the town of Flint City, Oklahoma.

Detective Ralph Anderson, grieving his own son, pursues the case, leading to a clash between logical forensic evidence and impossible supernatural reality.

The entity feeds on the intense emotions surrounding the deaths it causes.

The book was widely well-received, praised for merging a gritty police procedural with classic King horror. It was adapted into a television miniseries by HBO in 2020.

A private investigator previously featured in the Mr. Mercedes trilogy, who plays a crucial role in identifying the true nature of the killer. Alec Pelley: A private investigator hired to help Maitland. 5. Reception

The destruction of a man's reputation based on appearances. 4. Characters Terry Maitland: The accused suspect.

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