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Black House

Written by: Stephen King, Peter Straub
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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Twenty years ago, a boy named Jack Sawyer traveled to a parallel universe called the Territories to save his mother and her “Twinner” from an agonizing death that would have brought cataclysm to the other world. Now Jack is a retired Los Angeles homicide detective living in the nearly nonexistent hamlet of Tamarack, Wisconsin. He has no recollection of his adventures in the Territories, and he was compelled to leave the police force when a happenstance event threatened to awaken those long suppressed and dangerous memories.

When a series of gruesome murders occur in western Wisconsin that are reminiscent of those committed several decades earlier, Jack’s buddy, the local chief of police, begs Jack to help find the killer. But are these new killings merely the work of a disturbed individual, or has a mysterious and malignant force been unleashed in this quiet town? What causes Jack’s inexplicable waking dreams - if that is what they are - of robins’ eggs and red feathers? As these cryptic messages becomes impossible to ignore, Jack is drawn back to the Territories and to his own hidden past.

©2001 Stephen King and Peter Straub. All rights reserved. (P)2012 Simon & Schuster Inc. All rights reserved.

What the critics say

“Intelligent…Suspenseful” ( Wall Street Journal)
“Overflows with dark wit…” ( New York Times Book Review)
“Two master craftsmen, each at the top of his game” ( Washington Post)

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what a legend

Traveling Jack is back. oh yes, and it's a nomstop riot from start to finish.

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Good story, narration could be better

The story itself was interesting, kept a good pace and my interest. The narrator could have been better, often times I felt as if I was listening to a sports commentary with the tone and delivery.

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very good

this book starts at low but is a very good book keeps you reading it

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Great Mystery, Alternate Worlds, Small Town Murder

I absolutely loved this book from beginning to end, SK is on another level.

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great

enjoyed the book from beginning to end. Black house is one of my favourites. what a great story for a sequel.

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God pounding amazing!

Stephen & Peter take you to undiscovered Territoires beyond any wild imagination. Absolutely love Jack Sawyer! Loved The Talisman and this was an amazing sequel... had me looking for book 3!!!
Frank Muller is also an amazing narrator. He really brings the story to life.
Can't wait for book 3!! hint hint, wink wink!!

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pretty good

better if you're reading the dark tower as well. extra words extra words extra words.

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Not for the faint of heart

I was a little surprised at this sequel to the phenomenal original "The Talisman" (a must-read btw) - the story isn't necessarily weak but I was surprised at the amount of nonsensical filler about things I didn't really care about - that's not a hallmark of King's writing. Also, there's many points in the story that will definitely turn some stomachs - sometimes I felt that the gore and disgusting descriptions were a little over-the-top and unnecessary. However, for King fans and for fans of the Talisman, I think that finding out how Jack's story continues makes the story worth the read, more or less. On to the next King book.

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Wonderful!

As usual ….I am never disappointed with SK’s skill. Great story, great listen and great narrator.

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excellent!

Loved loved loved it!!! excellent read! enjoyed every bit of it!!! will be reading the Dark Tower next

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