Stephen King’s new novel gets synopsis, release date & page count

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

The year 2017 will no doubt go down in history as the year that Stephen King ruled the box-office with an iron fist of fright. And maybe 2018 will continue the trend? I'm thinking it'll at least try.

That said, what's going on with King in the literary world? Glad you asked as it seems King has a new novel on the way called THE OUTSIDER and today we have some new info on the book.

First, we know it will be released May 22, 2018, and we've also learned King new novel will boast a page count of about 576 pages. On top of all that you can read the book's full synopsis below.

After checking through all of that make sure to hit us up and let us know how excited you are to read King's new novel in the comments below or on social media.

THE OUTSIDER synopsis:

An unspeakable crime. A confounding investigation. At a time when the King brand has never been stronger, he has delivered one of his most unsettling and compulsively readable stories.

An eleven-year-old boy’s violated corpse is found in a town park. Eyewitnesses and fingerprints point unmistakably to one of Flint City’s most popular citizens. He is Terry Maitland, Little League coach, English teacher, husband, and father of two girls. Detective Ralph Anderson, whose son Maitland once coached, orders a quick and very public arrest. Maitland has an alibi, but Anderson and the district attorney soon add DNA evidence to go with the fingerprints and witnesses. Their case seems ironclad.

As the investigation expands and horrifying answers begin to emerge, King’s propulsive story kicks into high gear, generating strong tension and almost unbearable suspense. Terry Maitland seems like a nice guy, but is he wearing another face? When the answer comes, it will shock you as only Stephen King can.

THE OUTSIDER hits May 22, 2018.

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