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From master storyteller Stephen King, his unforgettable and terrifying sequel to The Shining--an instant #1 New York Times bestseller that is "a vivid frightscape" (The New York Times)--now featuring a stunning vintage cover! Years ago, the haunting of the Overlook Hotel nearly broke young Dan Torrance's sanity, as his paranormal gift known as "the shining" opened a door straight into hell. And even though Dan is all grown up, the ghosts of the Overlook--and his father's legacy of alcoholism and violence--kept him drifting aimlessly for most of his life. Now, Dan has finally found some order in the chaos by working in a local hospice, earning the nickname "Doctor Sleep" by secretly using his special abilities to comfort the dying and prepare them for the afterlife. But when he unexpectedly meets twelve-year-old Abra Stone--who possesses an even more powerful manifestation of the shining--the two find their lives in sudden jeopardy at the hands of the ageless and murderous nomadic tribe known as the True Knot, reigniting Dan's own demons and summoning him to battle for this young girl's soul and survival...
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: King, Stephen
- ISBN: 9781668234051
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 8.25 x 1.36
- Number Of Pages: 544
- Publication Year: 2026
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English
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Not usually an audio book guy...
Myles C. - 4 years 1 month agoI recently took a road trip, by myself, and picked this up to listen to. I was so pleasantly surprised. I've been a Stephen King fan since my teenage years, but still hadn't read this one. King delivered, as usual, a frightening tale with very compelling characters. The surprise was the narrator, Will Patton. He did an absolutely amazing job of reading this story, that I have since picked up the other King novels he has done audio for and a couple of others from other authors. His voice grabs hold of you and pulls you into the story. I think I just gave up listening to the radio!
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What Happened to Danny Torence?
Leena R. - 4 years 3 months agoI saw the movie but craved the details of the book immediately after. Even though this book has wide range of characters, I fell in love with each storyline. I am so glad it kept up the nostalgia of the Shining and Overlook Hotel within the story as I turned the pages. Any King fan must continue their journey with Danny Torence.
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This sequel to "The Shining" is an excellent horror novel in its own right!
Wendy E. - 5 years 7 months agoExcellent sequel to "The Shining," one of King's all-time best (IMO). It picks up on Danny's adult life, adds a whole new set of ruthless, terrifying characters, with tributes to the original classic woven throughout. The Shining is one of my favorite King books and Dr. Sleep definitely did not disappoint! #SpringPicks
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A worthy sequel to The Shining
Matt R. - 5 years 8 months agoDoctor Sleep picks up not too long after the end of The Shining and works it's way into present time within the first hundred pages. It expands on the abilities of the Shining and creates a broader world than the claustrophobic hotel of the original. Stephen King is on form in this novel and creates some extremely likeable characters and some phenomenal villains. Much like The Stand, this is a black and white, good-vs-evil story and it does a fantastic job telling that tale.
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The best Stephen King novel in years.
Joseph S. - 5 years 9 months agoDoctor Sleep is the best Stephen King novel in years. It's every bit as good as one of his classics like The Shining, Misery, Pet Sematary, or Carrie. The struggles Danny Torrence goes through in his life are heart wrenching and amazing. Each character grows as the story progress and by the end, you feel like you're friends with them. The ending was nothing short of incredible, and the final scenes were tear-inducing. I absolutely recommend Doctor Sleep, even if you haven't read The Shining. It stands on its own as one of the best novels of the decade.
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