The upside of the down low, a pastors wifes memoir. This book clearly shows the convoluted and disturbing stories that stephen king is known for. End of watch, the third book in his hardboiled detective trilogy, is due out in june. The only thing i may look forward to more than a new stephen king novel is a new collection of his short stories. Mercedes an edgar award winner for best novel, and shortlisted for the cwa gold dagger award. In the outer circle of a nested narrative, a woman named sheila writes to her childhood friend charlie about her brother, johnny, a psychiatrist who recently committed suicide. Faith tried, tested, turned upside down after returning to the epicenter of bible belt country, where shed grown up and where good southern christians are bred from the womb, yolanda king stephen followed in the footsteps of her mother and married a pastor.
Her childhood experience was greatly influenced by her fathers highly public and influential activism. It is king s second book for the imprint, following the colorado kid 2005. She holds her bachelors in communication arts from georgia southern university and will soon graduate with her mba from the university of phoenix. Stephen king we celebrate the author known to many as the father of modern horror. Throughout the 70s and early 80s, king carved a path for. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. However, the sheer number of books 54 novels, six non. Jan 05, 2016 stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Yolanda king stephen is a georgia native and former flight attendant. Books by yolanda king stephen all formats kindle edition paperback sort by. Stephen kings books are all connected to each other, and it. It is a group of children who see and feel what makes derry so horribly different. Feb 18, 2016 and at age 68, king shows no sign of slowing down.
Any stephen king fans who can advise on book for teen son. A ranking of the greatest novels, short stories, movies, and other creations of the worlds most popular writer stephen. He manipulates time and makes pages of pure imagination seem like a few hundred pages. Stephen king was born in portland, maine, on september 21, 1947. Stephen kings digital publication of riding the bullet in 2000 made him one of the pioneers of the ebook movement, but the master of horror. It is a masterpiece, and is one of the greatest novels in the genre. His recent work includes sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, the short story collection the bazaar of bad dreams, the bill hodges trilogy end of watch, finders keepers, and mr. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Stephen kings joyland may not be what you might expect from him. Her work has appeared regularly in the orlando sentinel. Also, dont be too harsh please this is just a random notserious idea that came to me add to library 30 discussion.
The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Set in a smalltown north carolina amusement park in 1973, joyland tells the story of the summer in which college student devin jones comes to work as a carny and confronts the legacy of a vicious murder, the fate of a dying child, and the ways both will change his life forever. Sep 10, 2017 after months of growing excitement, the new adaptation of stephen kings it has finally reached cinemas, the infamous killer pennywise returning to screens 27 years after being portrayed by tim. Yolanda has penned her first book an autobiography, entitled, the upside of the down low, a pastors wifes memoir. Stephen king large print books for sale in stock ebay. His spare time was spent writing short stories and novels. It beganand endedin 1958 when seven desperate children searched in the drains beneath derry for an evil creature, but in 1985, mike hanlon, once one of those children, makes six phone calls and disinters an unremembered promise that sets off the ultim.
There are elements of mystery and a bit of the macabre. Stephen king is one of the most prolific authors alive, known for writing horror, fantasy, and psychological thrillers. Shop for it stephen king hardcover online at target. Yes, i love stephen king, but even being a constant reader doesnt prevent me from being willing to admit that the man can and often does go long on his word count. After graduating with a bachelors degree in english from the university of maine at orono in 1970, he became a teacher.
Can anyone advise on a good one for him to start with. Joyland is a novel by american writer stephen king, published in 20 by hard case crime. The upside of the down low, a pastors wifes memoir sep 21, 2011. Jul 26, 2011 stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. The following is a complete list of books published by stephen king, an american author of contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. Why stephen kings it still terrifies 30 years on books. Throughout the 70s and early 80s, king carved a path for himself as the worlds foremost writer of horror fiction. It was his 22nd book, and his 17th novel written under his own name. Yolanda king stephen author of the upside of the down low. In the interim id devoured his books and probably thousands of other books by many dozens of different writers of differing skill levels, and when i thought i should reread some stephen king i thought about it, and it came down to either reading it or the stand and to be honest i felt it was the better book.
His worldbuilding is absolutely stunning and fantastic. King s first novel would never have been published if not for his wife. It is kings second book for the imprint, following the colorado kid 2005. It is a 1986 horror novel by american author stephen king. Kings first novel would never have been published if. May 30, 2012 stephen king s digital publication of riding the bullet in 2000 made him one of the pioneers of the ebook movement, but the master of horror has announced he will be sticking to print for his new.
This is a sometimes sweet coming of age story, losing one love and gaining another. A guide to the worlds of stephen king stanley wiater, christopher golden, hank wagner cemetery dance 382001 the modern weird tale s. One of the most prolific and popular contemporary authors, stephen king has been taking readers on a rollercoaster ride of suspenseful horror for over three decades. She was also known for her artistic and entertainment endeavors and public speaking. For a generation of readers, stephen king is the voice of the underbelly of smalltown america, having made his name as the author of cult classics with an equally strong legacy of film adaptations including carrie, the shining, the green mile, the stand. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers.
The first edition was released only in paperback, with the cover art created by robert mcginnis and glen orbik. S this is based off the books by stephen king, not the movies. Stephen king reverts to type with new book joyland books. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. After months of growing excitement, the new adaptation of stephen kings it has finally reached cinemas, the infamous killer pennywise returning to screens 27. Now a major motion picture stephen kings terrifying classic. See more ideas about art, the dark tower and horror. Stephen king s joyland may not be what you might expect from him. King has dazzled readers with his genius as a writer of novellas and short story fiction since his first collection night shift.
The story follows the experiences of seven children as they are terrorized by an evil entity that exploits the fears of its victims to disguise itself while hunting its prey. A list of stephen kings novels, organized alphabetically. His books have sold more than 350 million copies and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Unfollow stephen king books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. His books have sold more than 350 million copies, and many of them have been adapted into feature films, television movies and comic books. Now a major motion picture stephen king s terrifying classic. Yolanda king stephen is the author of the upside of the down low, a pastors wifes memoir 3. Yolanda denise king november 17, 1955 may 15, 2007 was an african american activist and firstborn child of civil rights leaders rev. Stephen king born 1947 is an american author of horror, suspense, science fiction, and fantasy. In my never ending quest to find books for my son to read stephen king has been suggested. Many of his deliciously dark tales have become been turned into enduring hit films such as stand by me and the shawshank redemption. A list of stephen king s novels, organized alphabetically. King has published 63 novels, including seven under the pen name richard bachman, and five nonfiction.
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