Gwendy's Final Task

In this final installment of the Gwendy trilogy, Gwendy Peterson must face the temptations of a mysterious box that promises death and destruction. With the help of her friend, she must execute a secret mission to save the world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

King and Chizmar reunite for a powerful standalone novel that concludes the Gwendy trilogy.

When Gwendy Peterson was just twelve years old, a stranger named Richard Farris presented her with a mysterious box, asking her to keep it safe. The box seemed harmless at first, offering treats and vintage coins. However, it held a dark secret. Pushing any of its seven colored buttons would bring about death and destruction.

Years later, the button box resurfaced in Gwendy's life. She had grown into a successful novelist and a rising political star, but the box's temptations remained. It promised an amazing sense of well-being, balanced by a terrifyingly dark urge towards disaster.

As time passed, the box grew stronger, and evil forces began to seek its possession. Gwendy, now a United States Senator battling the early symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease, was once again tasked with keeping it away from them. But where could she hide something from such powerful entities?

Gwendy's Final Task is a suspenseful and emotionally charged novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey from Castle Rock to another famous cursed Maine city, and even to the MF-1 space station. Gwendy must embark on a secret mission to save the world, and perhaps even all worlds.

Stephen King and Richard Chizmar, two horror giants, have collaborated to create a masterpiece that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. This novel is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted story that combines suspense, horror, and adventure.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 860 x 236 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399702386