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The Dark Half

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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A "wondrously frightening" (Publishers Weekly) tale of terror and number-one national best seller about a writer's pseudonym that comes alive and destroys everyone on the path that leads to the man who created him.

Thad Beaumont would like to say he is innocent. He'd like to say he has nothing to do with the twisted imagination that produced his best-selling novels. He'd like to say he has nothing to do with the series of monstrous murders that keep coming closer to his home. But how can Thad deny the ultimate embodiment of evil that goes by the name he gave it - and signs its crimes with Thad's bloody fingerprints?

The Dark Half is "a chiller" (The New York Times Book Review), so real and fascinating that you'll find yourself squirming in Stephen King's heart-stopping, blood-curdling grip - and loving every minute of it.

©1989 Stephen King (P)2010 Penguin Audio

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awesome

another great by SK. I had read this as a kid, but just listened to it sens it was even better!

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good book

another great audiobook I would recommend any stephen king audiobook for long car rides

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One of my favorites

Great from the start!

Vivid imagery, my imagination went wild. I may never look at a sparrow the same again.

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not his best story

narration was excellent, story not so much. he has better but. it was ok for a time passer

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finished in two days

Great Story. Very fast paced for a King novel.
and once again Grover Gardner shines as one of the greatest narrators I have ever heard.

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Great Thriller!!!

This book will always remind me why I will always love Stephen King's great works!

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Sai King....

What more needs to be said. Writing is such great fun. To read such stories about writers is... Otherworldly. A Cinstant Reader

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Top 5

I have around 26 or so SK titles under my belt and I didn’t want to pull the trigger on a shorter book. I have a hour drive to work. I have had my eye on the book for a long time and finally gave. This book is definitely in my top 5 along with Salems Lot. Look forward to venturing back around to it in the future.

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My First Stephen King

I was not disappointed! The story was enthralling and never too outrageous. I love the symbolism and imagery throughout the book. The narrator did a great job too!

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Another home run by S.K.

It's slow in some parts, but equally ramps up for the rest of the story. The antagonist is a memorable one for sure. I find myself using quotes from him. overall it's another home run by Stephen King.

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