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The Talisman

Written by: Stephen King, Peter Straub
Narrated by: Frank Muller
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 The iconic, “extraordinary” (The Washington Post) collaboration between bestselling authors Stephen King and Peter Straub—an epic #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy thriller about a young boy’s quest to save his mother’s life.

Jack Sawyer, twelve years old, is about to begin a most fantastic journey, an exalting, terrifying quest for the mystical Talisman—the only thing that can save Jack’s dying mother. But to reach his goal, Jack must make his way not only across the breadth of the United States but also through the wondrous and menacing parallel world of the Territories.

In the Territories, Jack finds another realm, where the air is so sweet and clear a man can smell a radish being pulled from the ground a mile away—and a life can be snuffed out instantly in the continuing struggle between good and evil. Here Jack discovers “Twinners,” reflections of the people he knows on earth—most notably Queen Laura DeLoessian, the Twinner of Jack’s own imperiled mother. As Jack “flips” between worlds, making his way westward toward the redemptive Talisman, a sequence of heart-stopping encounters challenges him at every step.

An unforgettable epic of adventure and resounding triumph, The Talisman is one of the most influential and highly praised works of fantasy ever written. Dark Fantasy Fantasy Horror Suspense Thriller & Suspense Scary Fiction Paranormal Science Fiction

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overall super enjoyable.
worth the credit . loved the narration , I will search more readings by this narrator

awesome

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Often while listening to this amazing story I felt as though I was actually there experiencing the same things that Jack was. Cant wait to listen to part 2 😍

Such a brilliant story

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I like this story, just as a great, supernatural Tom Sawyer adventure. I LOVE this book as a connected arm of The Dark Tower. Frank Muller provides another excellent narration performance.

A step into Mid-World

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This is one of my favorite books EVER and will now start listing to Black House to conti i.e. this amazing journey!

Wow

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Not King's best work in my opinion, however still a very fun story All King's fan should eventually read, just don't start with this one.

Enjoyable Adventure

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