Never Flinch
by Stephen King
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Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by The New York Times Book Review, AV Club, Variety, The Boston Globe, The Minneapolis Star Tribune, Vulture, Men's Health, Book Riot, The New York Post, Goodreads, AARP, Paste, and more!
From master storyteller Stephen King comes an extraordinary new novel with intertwining storylines--one about a killer on a diabolical revenge mission, and another about a vigilante targeting a feminist celebrity speaker--featuring the beloved Holly Gibney and a dynamic new cast of characters.
When the Buckeye City Police Department receives a disturbing letter from a person threatening to "kill thirteen innocents and one guilty" in "an act of atonement for the needless death of an innocent man," Detective Izzy Jaynes has no idea what to think. Are fourteen citizens about to be slaughtered in an unhinged act of retribution? As the investigation unfolds, Izzy realizes that the letter writer is deadly serious, and she turns to her friend Holly Gibney for help.
Meanwhile, controversial and outspoken women's rights activist Kate McKay is embarking on a multi-state lecture tour, drawing packed venues of both fans and detractors. Someone who vehemently opposes Kate's message of female empowerment is targeting her and disrupting her events. At first, no one is hurt, but the stalker is growing bolder, and Holly is hired to be Kate's bodyguard--a challenging task with a headstrong employer and a determined adversary driven by wrath and his belief in his own righteousness.
Featuring a riveting cast of characters both old and new, including world-famous gospel singer Sista Bessie and an unforgettable villain addicted to murder, these twinned narratives converge in a chilling and spectacular conclusion--a feat of storytelling only Stephen King could pull off.
Thrilling, wildly fun, and outrageously engrossing, Never Flinch is one of King's richest and most propulsive novels.
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Book Details
ISBN:
9781668089330
EAN:
1668089335
Binding:
Hardcover
Pages:
448
Authors:
Stephen King
Publisher:
Scribner Book Company

A new tale from my favorite author—and featuring my favorite character set—didn't disappoint in the slightest. Never Flinch is riveting from start to finish, packed with compelling characters, a gripping plot, and timely nods to current events.I love seeing once again Holly, Barbara, and Jerome—King's recurring ensemble never fails to feel like old friends. Izzy and new character Corrie were great and hope to see them again, and even Sista Bessie left a lasting impression, though I suspect we may have seen her for the last time.King’s ability to blend suspense, emotion, and relevance is as sharp as ever. I couldn’t put it down.
A non-horror , crime thriller but still Stephen King . Very enjoyable and you'll page-turn to the end to learn who survives and who does not . I get a kick out of King's author hints about what is to befall his characters . Very enjoyable and lots of fun .
This is in regards to the Audible version.The narrator was very good in vocalizing the emotions of each of the characters.I liked this book because it didn't have a supernatural element (like the other Holly Gibney books). I would have liked a better resolution to the Chris/Chrissy storyline. It was easy to follow the two storylines, and I really liked the countdown chapters towards the end.
Full disclosure, to me, Stephen can nearly do no wrong. To say I'm a big fan - well, understatement isn't even close. Never Flinch, another "Holly" story is another easy to read exciting story. He gets grief for not returning to the horror genre but his ability to get your heart racing is still there - regardless of the genre. Bravo Stephen no disappointment from this fan.
King returns character Holly Gibney back to doing what she does best,using her special self depreciating personality to solve crime. She brings along old friends, familiar to readers as if they are once again reunited for sleuthing the depths of depravity. Bill Hodges would be so proud of how introvert Holly is keeping Finders Keepers alive and well.