Stephen KingHolly

The story follows protagonist Holly Gibney as she uncovers a series of chilling mysterious disappearances that threaten to unravel her sanity.King's mastery of the horror genre is on full display in "Holly." From the very first page, he draws readers into a world filled with dread and unease, where nothing is as it seems. The atmosphere is palpable, with every shadow and whisper contributing to the sense of impending doom.At the heart of the novel is Holly herself, a complex and compelling character who struggles with her own demons as she confronts the darkness lurking in town. King's portrayal of Holly is both empathetic and chilling, making her journey all the more riveting.What sets "Holly" apart is its exploration of themes such as grief, trauma, and the power of belief. Through Holly's eyes, King examines the human psyche and the lengths to which people will go to confront their fears.In typical King fashion, the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its richly drawn characters and spine-tingling suspense, "Holly" is a must-read for fans of horror and psychological thrillers alike. Stephen King once again proves why he is the master of the genre with this gripping and unforgettable novel.

"Holly: The chilling new masterwork from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller" is a gripping novel and the third volume in the popular Holly Gibney series. In this installment, Holly must confront her past while trying to solve a mysterious case involving missing children.The book is fast-paced and keeps the reader engaged throughout. The author skillfully builds tension and suspense, making it difficult to put the book down. The characters are well-developed, and their relationships with each other are complex and nuanced.The themes of trauma and resilience are present throughout the book, as Holly grapples with the effects of her childhood abuse. The author handles these sensitive topics with sensitivity and care, making them an integral part of the story.In conclusion, "Holly: The chilling new masterwork from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller" is a riveting read that will have readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you are a fan of the Holly Gibney series or new to the author's work, this book is sure to satisfy your craving for suspense and mystery.

Great story comme d’habitude . But just then 2 or 3 lazy short cuts or convenient “lazy” ways out to make the story work. Still full of suspense.

Holly Gibney is the hypochondriac, OCD-suffering private investigator (she hates the term ‘private eye’) whose previous adventures have brought her into contact with the supernatural. In Holly, the first novel where she is the lead protagonist, it’s crime fiction all the way, albeit with a very heavy dash of horror. The incredibly gory plot revolves around the disappearances of young people, most with connections to the local university. Academia provides some of the backdrop to the story - ivory tower boffins living in relative opulence, not far from families languishing in trailer-park misery. The novel is, as you’d expect, a brilliant thriller. It’s superbly macabre stuff from beginning to end. We learn more about Holly and her fellow investigators - who, in fairness, are more or less bit-part players in Holly’s mission, for most of the novel. It’s shot through with references to Covid and Trump. In an interesting afterword, King says he knows some fans will find this preachy - or ‘soapboxing’. It’s not meant to be, he maintains - it’s done to enhance the realism. If Holly was a Covid-denying Republican, King likes to think he’d do a decent job of representing those views (anyone who follows his Twitter feed will know he doesn’t share them). He’s probably right - but Constant Readers will make up their own minds. I could’ve done with a lot less of it, but in the end it didn’t matter. Although it’s straight crime fiction, Holly is, like King’s last book, a kind of fairy tale, albeit a desperately dark one (all the best ones are…) Read it now - it’s a mouth-watering treat, and you’re sure to wolf it down…

Outstanding, Holly Gibney is easily one of King's greatest characters.

Fabulous read would recommend

Gripping plot with characters that tell their own story within the storyA thoroughly enjoyable read thank you Stephen King

It is always nice to see a new release from Stephen King and you never really know what you are going to get but you know it will be a good read.I don't think everyone will enjoy this book. I did. The reason I say this is that the story takes place during Covid and is linked to social distancing and mask use throughout. I feel that Mt King is a great people watcher and he picks up lots of things to use in his book simply by watching people. He can put social events and feelings into his writing without it feeling wrong. Whatever you believe, it is fiction so go with the flow.I am not sure if the author is a smoker, or ex-smoker, but throughout the book, he kept making me want to have a cigarette, and I packed in years ago. It is just the way he writes, he gets into your head and your thought processes.The gist of the story has been used before by other authors, but he gives the character voices that come alive and as usual his writing style is spot on. Well worth a read

Great Story. Stephen was obviously influenced by Covid and the times and included them in this book (much like the facts in 11/22/63). Story flows well, easy to read, interesting characters and definitely LOVE Holly. It's great that he went into her character and she's more amazing than I thought.Started this in the morning of the 5th, 2 days later and I'm almost finished. Totally worth the price!

Such a rush !!! Awesome 😎

My daughter liked it delivered on time.

Holly, who also appeared in some of the earlier Kind novels, has to deal with extremely evil people here. An excellent horror story, King at his best!

The Bill Hodges trilogy is too far into my reading history to remember exactly who Holly Gibney was and what she did there. Fortunately, you can read Stephen King's Holly perfectly without that background knowledge.Holly Gibney, together with her partner Pete Huntley, runs the private detective agency Finders Keepers (also the title of the second book in the aforementioned trilogy). Pete, however, is out of action; he was struck by Covid. So Holly faces a new case alone: Penny Dahl reports the disappearance of her daughter. Her bicycle was found with a note saying she had had enough of everything. But Penny doesn't trust it.So King brings us an "ordinary" detective story; nothing supernatural, no monsters, except those of the human species. It is not a whodunit, because after the first chapters with Holly we return in time and read the story of a victim from the perspective of the perpetrators.Yep, we're dealing with a duo of serial killers, we know who they are from the start, so the tension building is how we see Holly getting closer and closer to them, how she puts the pieces of the puzzle together, and slowly discovers the truth.In addition to tension, there is certainly also humor in the story. After all, Holly can also count on the help of Jerome and Barbara Robinson, who also appeared in the trilogy. These two young people create a great dynamic, and the fact that they are also involved in writing themselves also makes it interesting; King often introduces characters who also write themselves, and who of course immediately turn out to be successful...What is intriguing to discover as you read is how the various side characters respond to Covid. This is the first book I read where the story takes place during the pandemic. King also makes frequent use of this. There are "good" and "bad" characters in this book, sympathetic and unsympathetic, and this is once again noticeable because of their position on vaccinations and the use of face masks.Although Holly is a pure thriller, I did find it enjoyable to read, unlike Billy Summers. The story remained compelling from start to finish, even without typical King elements. In my opinion, a worthy successor to the trilogy!