![]() King begins this novel by essentially murdering JD Salinger – or at least a fictional author based on him – in a shocking burst of violence by a fan. Last time it involved a certain boy band. The opening of Finders Keepers matches the first book for its audacity in drawing upon real-life figures. King excels at horror, of course, but he’s also got those essential literary gifts for creating character, suspense and a page-turning plot, which every good thriller author requires. Intriguingly, though, a third book in the series called The Suicide Prince is planned and – no spoilers allowed – that promises to feature a key character from Mr Mercedes and an element of the supernatural. Finders Keepers is also a mystery novel, though it’s more of a companion story than a direct sequel. Written by Stephen King - One year on from Mr Mercedes, Stephen King’s highly successful foray into crime fiction, he’s back with a follow-up. ![]()
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