Never Flinch: A Novel (Hardcover – Ships 5/27/25)

Description Shipping and on sale May 27, 2025 by Stephen King (Author) From master storyteller Stephen King comes an extraordinary new novel with intertwining storylinesóone about a killer on a diabolical revenge mission, and another about a vigilante targeting a feminist celebrity speakerófeaturing the beloved Holly Gibney and a dynamic new cast of characters. When the Buckeye City Police Department receives a disturbing letter from a person threatening to ìkill thirteen innocents and one guiltyî in ìan act of atonement for the needless death of an innocent man,î Detective Izzy Jaynes has no idea what to think. Are fourteen citizens about to be slaughtered in an unhinged act of retribution? As the investigation unfolds, Izzy realizes that the letter writer is deadly serious, and she turns to her friend Holly Gibney for help. Meanwhile, controversial and outspoken womenís rights activist Kate McKay is embarking on a multi-state lecture tour, drawing packed venues of both fans and detractors. Someone who vehemently opposes Kateís message of female empowerment is targeting her and disrupting her events. At first, no one is hurt, but the stalker is growing bolder, and Holly is hired to be Kateís bodyguardóa challenging task with a headstrong employer and a determined adversary driven by wrath and his belief in his own righteousness. Featuring a riveting cast of characters both old and new, including world-famous gospel singer Sista Bessie and an unforgettable villain addicted to murder, these twinned narratives converge in a chilling and spectacular conclusionóa feat of storytelling only Stephen King could pull off. Thrilling, wildly fun, and outrageously engrossing, Never Flinch is one of Kingís richest and most propulsive novels. Shipping May 27, 2025 Please note that cover images may not be final ALL ORDERS SHIP COMPLETE If you place an order that contains an item coming out in September ALL items in your order will ship in September. Please place separate orders as you want them delivered. All dates are approximate. If product arrives to us damaged shipping will be delayed. Placing your order is your agreement to our pre-order allocation & wave shipment policies. Once placed, canceled orders incur a 5% cancellation fee. ** All preorders are filled in the order that were received & paid for. All preorders may be subject to allocation & delay. In the event of allocation, orders will be filled as the next allotment arrive