Later

By: Stephen King

Narrated by: Seth Numrich

Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

2022 MYSTERY AUDIE AWARD WINNER!

A BRAND-NEW NOVEL FROM LEGENDARY STORYTELLER STEPHEN KING!

SOMETIMES GROWING UP MEANS FACING YOUR DEMONS.

The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine—as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave.

Later is Stephen King at his finest, a terrifying and touching story of innocence lost and the trials that test our sense of right and wrong. With echoes of King’s classic novel, It, Later is a powerful, haunting, unforgettable exploration of what it takes to stand up to evil in all the faces it wears.

©2021 Stephen King (P)2021 Simon & Schuster Audio

Critic reviews

"Seth Numrich portrays Jamie Conklin, a young man who sees dead people and can compel them to answer questions truthfully. As a child, Jamie is able to help his mother, Tia, avoid financial ruin. But then Tia's girlfriend, an NYPD detective, asks him to force a dead man to reveal the location of a hidden bomb. This unleashes sinister forces that stalk Jamie for years. As the 20-something Jamie remembers these traumatic supernatural events, Numrich sounds appropriately melancholic and haunted. But he also illuminates moments of levity and warmth, mostly in Jamie's musings about growing up and in his relationship with his mother. King's words and Numrich's performance reinforce the idea that kindness can still shine in a world full of horrors." (AudioFile Magazine)

"Voicing Jamie is Seth Numrich, who brings all his classical theater training to what could have been the throwaway role of a kid who mostly tries to ignore an ability he didn’t ask for. Numrich, who played Benjamin Tallmadge in four seasons of AMC’s 'Turn: Washington’s Spies,' embodies Jamie from ebullient first-grader to terrified but determined teen, nailing the evolution of a boy trying to solve his own mystery. The story can be whimsical and funny, thoughtful and alarming, and Numrich is perfectly in step." (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

King does it again!

Of course more solid work from King! Great Narration & Great Story! Definitely worth a listen

A believable story of seeing and talking to the recently dead

Another clever twist on a ghost story. Told from the perspective of a young adult as he looks back on growing up. Various events when his ability to talk to the newly dead and get answers altars lives.

Not your classic King

Not your classic King , but very good just the same. Seth Numrich was excellent! He definitely sold the story.

good writing and narration

The writing, as always, was good. The narrator really made the story better though. I felt like I was listening to a friend recall life stories.

Stephen king never fails to entertain.

It will be a sad day when he stops producing little glimpses into his world. I enjoyed every word. I wish I could thank him in some way for the constant enjoyment he brings to my life.

Does not disappoint

This book did not disappoint! It took me only a day and a half as I didn’t want to stop. You will know if you will like it as soon as you start and for me.. I loved it!

Stephen king true fan

I love this book but I love all his books you will not be disappointed if you love king

Not what I thought

Although the book was not what I thought it was a very well written book and the story line drew me in to the extent I couldn’t walk away from it until it was finished.. another masterpiece by Stephen King!

Brilliant!

Without spoiling anything i will say that the information learned at the very end seemed unnecessary and doesn’t really seem to connect to the rest of the book. BUT.. that little tidbit at the end doesn’t take away from an absolutely awesome novel. I love King’s shorter novels that get us to the point and get us rolling on an adventure. I really hope this is the beginning of a new series. I want a lot more from Jamie and his ability! Another great work from a living legend.

Great job.

Not really scary but interesting. Weird twist at the end. I loved it. I love him, lol.