The Talisman: A Novel

The iconic extraordinary (The Washington Post) collaboration between bestselling authors Stephen King and Peter Strauban epic thriller about a young boys quest to save his mothers life. Jack Sawyer twelve years old is about to begin a most fantastic journey an exalting terrifying quest for the mystical Talismanthe only thing that can save Jacks dying mother. But to reach his goal Jack must make his way not only across the breadth of the United States but also through the wondrous and menacing parallel world of the Territories. In the Territories Jack finds another realm where the air is so sweet and clear a man can smell a radish being pulled from the ground a mile awayand a life can be snuffed out instantly in the continuing struggle between good and evil. Here Jack discovers Twinners reflections of the people he knows on earthmost notably Queen Laura the Twinner of Jacks own imperiled mother. As Jack flips between worlds making his way westward toward the redemptive Talisman a sequence of heart-stopping encounters challenges him at every step. An unforgettable epic of adventure and resounding triumph The Talisman is one of the most influential and highly praised works of fantasy ever written.