Holly

#1 New York Times Bestseller • A New York Times Notable Book • An NPR Best Book of the Year

Holly Gibney returns in one of Stephen King’s most gripping psychological thrillers—a masterwork that New York magazine calls a chilling “exploration of grief and delusion, just pure undistilled evil.” When a desperate mother contacts the Finders Keepers detective agency about her missing daughter, Holly reluctantly takes the case despite personal turmoil: her partner has Covid, her complicated mother has just died, and she’s supposed to be on leave. But something in Penny Dahl’s voice makes it impossible to say no.

The investigation leads Holly to Professors Rodney and Emily Harris, a seemingly respectable elderly couple whose book-lined home harbors an unspeakable secret in the basement—one that may be connected to Bonnie Dahl’s disappearance. As Holly digs deeper, she discovers adversaries unlike any she’s faced before: patient, ruthless, and terrifyingly savvy.

This is King at his finest—a taut, atmospheric thriller that showcases one of his most beloved and resourceful characters. Holly Gibney’s intelligence, determination, and vulnerability make her the perfect guide through this dark tale of evil hiding in plain sight. Maine’s master storyteller delivers a page-turner that will keep you up long past bedtime, windows locked, lights blazing.

Perfect for fans of psychological suspense and readers who appreciate complex, fully-realized characters facing genuine darkness. A must-read from America’s premier horror writer.

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