Misery: A Novel

Misery: A Novel

The #1 New York Times bestseller about a famous novelist held hostage in a remote location by his ?number one fan.? One of ?Stephen King?s best?genuinely scary? (USA TODAY).Bestselling novelist Paul Sheldon thinks he?s finally free of Misery Chastain. In a controversial career move, he?s just killed off the popular protagonist of his beloved romance series in favor of expanding his creative horizons. But such change doesn?t come without consequences. After a near-fatal car accident in rural Colorado leaves his body broken, Paul finds himself at the mercy of the terrifying rescuer who?s nursing him back to health-his self-proclaimed number one fan, Annie Wilkes. Annie is very upset over what Paul did to Misery, and demands that he find a way to bring her back by writing a new novel-his best yet, and one that?s all for her. After all, Paul has all the time in the world to do so as a prisoner in her isolated house?and Annie has some very persuasive and violent methods to get what she wants? ?King at his best?a winner!? -The New York Times ?Unadulteratedly terrifying?frightening.? -Publishers Weekly ?Classic King?full of twists and turns and mounting suspense.? -The Boston Globe