Dark Tower

Stephen King returns to his magnum opus with this volume, which finds Roland’s ka-tet scattered across time and space. Susannah-Mia has been transported from the Dixie Pig in 1999 to a birthing chamber within Thunderclap’s Fedic. Jake and Father Callahan enter the restaurant on Lex and Sixty-first Avenue with weapons drawn, unaware of the numerous foes they face. Meanwhile, Roland and Eddie join John Cullum in Maine during 1977. They search for the site on Turtleback Lane where walk-ins have appeared. The group desperately seeks reunion, yet realizes the world they must escape is the only one that truly matters. The narrative structure mirrors a door opening to the uttermost reaches of imagination. It invites readers to come all the way through the story. The sound heard may be the slamming of that door behind you. This edition suits fans of post-apocalyptic fantasy and those invested in Roland’s journey. It does not suit readers seeking standalone adventures or light comfort reading. The text relies on established characters from previous volumes rather than introducing new ones. King qualifies as a master of horror and supernatural fiction through this long-running series. The book draws on traditions of fantasy fiction and gothic horror. It organizes its plot around the convergence of disparate timelines and locations. Readers will find concrete details about the Fedic and Turtleback Lane. The narrative does not offer easy resolutions but rather intense, focused conflict.