The Dark Tower VI

Stephen King delivers the penultimate chapter of his Dark Tower saga in Song of Susannah. This installment focuses on Mia, who has taken over Susannah Dean’s body to give birth to a demon child. The narrative splits into two distinct threads. One follows Eddie and Roland as they tumble into western Maine during the summer of 1977. They encounter the author of Salem's Lot in a world where bullets fly and reality feels dangerously sharp. The other thread tracks the remaining ka-tet, including Manni senders and a billy bumbler, as they chase Susannah-Mia to Castle Discordia. Here, Mia explains her origins and her fierce desire to mother her offspring. The plot hinges on saving the Dark Tower by rescuing Susannah and securing Calvin Tower’s vacant lot from the Sombra Corporation. Magic acts with its own mind, leading characters through a Doorway Cave to End-World. The story builds toward dual climaxes at a deadly dining establishment and within a writer’s journal pages. This volume contains ten full-color illustrations and thirteen halftones. It appeals to readers who enjoy complex fantasy mysteries and supernatural suspense. Those seeking simple linear plots or pure romance may find the intricate mythology and dual timelines challenging.