The Ninth Metal: The Comet Cycle Book 1

Stephen King's The Ninth Metal is a thrilling, engrossing novel that follows the discovery of a precious substance more valuable than gold in a dying mining town. The book combines elements of dystopia, sci-fi, and apocalypse and is praised for its exceptional writing and ability to blow open the core of humanity's dark heart.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 13 January 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Stephen King's novel "The Ninth Metal" is a thrilling and engrossing story that takes place in a world on the brink of destruction. The comet Cain, discovered by astronomer Cain, passes 500,000 miles from Earth, sparing it from planetary destruction and granting a breathtaking light show. However, one year later, Earth is struck by a meteor storm, causing widespread destruction, including the annihilation of a small town called Northfall, Minnesota.

At the center of the story is Benjamin Percy, an award-winning novelist, celebrated comic books writer, and author of the Wolverine podcast. Percy's novel "The Ninth Metal" is the first of a cycle set in a shared universe. The novel explores themes of dystopia, sci-fi, apocalypse, and the dark heart of humanity.

The novel is praised for its exceptional writing, which combines elements of dystopia, sci-fi, and apocalypse with a bleak and bloody western. Critics have described Percy's writing as "extraordinary and unrelenting," with one describing it as "blow[ing] open the core of humanity's dark heart."

The Ninth Metal continues Percy's streak of thrilling and incisive genre-bending goodness. The novel is filled with complex characters, intricate plotlines, and unexpected twists that keep readers engaged until the very end. Whether you are a fan of Stephen King or genre fiction in general, "The Ninth Metal" is a must-read that will leave you thinking and reflecting long after you finish the book.

Weight: 212g
Dimension: 131 x 196 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781473690080