Later
Later is a 2021 ghost story and horror novel by Stephen King. It deals with serial murders, Ability, mediums and serial murderers.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, and 74 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 7 editions across 3 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Combined Print And E-Book Fiction bestseller list in 2021.
At about 286 pages, most readers finish it in 5–6 hours.
About Later
SOMETIMES GROWING UP MEANS FACING YOUR DEMONS The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine – as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave. LATER is Stephen King at his finest, a terrifying and touching story of innocence lost and the trials that test our sense of right and wrong. With echoes of King’s classic novel It, LATER is a powerful, haunting, unforgettable exploration of what it takes to stand up to evil in all the faces it wears.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2022 — Best Horror Novel (nominee)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Combined Print And E-Book Fiction, 2021
Quick answers
Who wrote Later?
Later was written by Stephen King and first published in 2021.
What genre is Later?
It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories and Horror.
How long is Later?
The median edition has 286 pages, about 5–6 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Later?
Readers who like it often enjoy Stalking Jack the Ripper, The Amityville Horror and Fear Street - First Date.
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