Stephen King Is Writing a New TALISMAN Novel Based on an Idea by Peter Straub
Stephen King recently revealed on social media that his is “beavering away” on a third novel in The Talisman horror fantasy saga.King explained that the idea for the story came from Peter Straub. He said: “Peter Straub had a terrific idea before passing away.The original book, The Talisman, was published in 1984 and was co-written by King and Straub. They reunited years later to collaborate on a sequel, Black House, in 2011.“Dual credit, as on The Talisman and Black House. But as always, I can never be sure a book will be done until it is. This one has a long way to go.”King went on to confirm that he is “absolutely” channeling his inner Straub while writing the story.Straub passed away from complications of a broken hip in 2022, but not before coming up with a concept for a new story.The Talisman follows 12-year-old Jack Sawyer on a dangerous journey across America and into a parallel world known as "The Territories." Jack's mother, Lily, is dying of cancer, and the only way to save her is for Jack to find a mystical artifact called the Talisman, which possesses incredible healing powers. As Jack travels through both the real world and the Territories, he encounters a host of allies and enemies, including werewolves, terrifying villains, and the enigmatic, otherworldly Queen. The Territories mirror the real world, with people having "twinners" – parallel versions of themselves – that influence events in both realms. Jack's coming-of-age story is marked by his transformation from a boy into a hero, as he confronts harrowing challenges, discovers hidden strength, and battles the dark forces determined to stop him. Black House revisits Jack Sawyer, now an adult and a retired Los Angeles detective living a quiet life in Wisconsin. Jack is pulled back into a world of supernatural horrors when a series of brutal child murders rocks the small town of French Landing. As he investigates, Jack uncovers a connection to the Territories and a malevolent force known as the Crimson King, who seeks to destroy all worlds. Jack must confront his forgotten past and reawaken his dormant abilities to stop the Crimson King's servant, a sadistic creature called the Fisherman.I love these books and I’m excited to see how this next story in the saga will play out!
Stephen King recently revealed on social media that his is “beavering away” on a third novel in The Talisman horror fantasy saga.
King explained that the idea for the story came from Peter Straub. He said: “Peter Straub had a terrific idea before passing away.
The original book, The Talisman, was published in 1984 and was co-written by King and Straub. They reunited years later to collaborate on a sequel, Black House, in 2011.
“Dual credit, as on The Talisman and Black House. But as always, I can never be sure a book will be done until it is. This one has a long way to go.”
King went on to confirm that he is “absolutely” channeling his inner Straub while writing the story.
Straub passed away from complications of a broken hip in 2022, but not before coming up with a concept for a new story.
The Talisman follows 12-year-old Jack Sawyer on a dangerous journey across America and into a parallel world known as "The Territories." Jack's mother, Lily, is dying of cancer, and the only way to save her is for Jack to find a mystical artifact called the Talisman, which possesses incredible healing powers.
As Jack travels through both the real world and the Territories, he encounters a host of allies and enemies, including werewolves, terrifying villains, and the enigmatic, otherworldly Queen. The Territories mirror the real world, with people having "twinners" – parallel versions of themselves – that influence events in both realms.
Jack's coming-of-age story is marked by his transformation from a boy into a hero, as he confronts harrowing challenges, discovers hidden strength, and battles the dark forces determined to stop him.
Black House revisits Jack Sawyer, now an adult and a retired Los Angeles detective living a quiet life in Wisconsin. Jack is pulled back into a world of supernatural horrors when a series of brutal child murders rocks the small town of French Landing.
As he investigates, Jack uncovers a connection to the Territories and a malevolent force known as the Crimson King, who seeks to destroy all worlds. Jack must confront his forgotten past and reawaken his dormant abilities to stop the Crimson King's servant, a sadistic creature called the Fisherman.
I love these books and I’m excited to see how this next story in the saga will play out!
