One sentence summary
The Outsider by Stephen King is a horror mystery thriller novel about an horrific murder and the hunt to find an unexpected suspect.
Book genre
The Outsider is a horror mystery thriller novel.
Main topic of the book
The Outsider by Stephen King is a horror mystery thriller novel, based on a murder mystery and the questionable circumstances surrounding the suspect.
Key ideas
The novel explores the psychological horror, suspense and disturbing atmosphere the reader experiences while reading the novel. It also examines the reality of evil, unexpected suspects and the desperate fight for justice.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
- Part 1: In the small town of Flint City, Oklahoma, an 11-year-old boy has been found brutally murdered. Local Detective Ralph Anderson and his team discover a shocking suspect, leading them on a dark and eerie journey into a cursed kingdom.
- Part 2: As evidence mounts up, Ralph is determined to find justice and forces his team to face the horrifying truth around them. Despite the odds, the group race against time to try and solve the case and capture the perpetrator.
- Part 3: In this gripping conclusion, Ralph and his team have to confront their own demons and accept the darkness they must confront, as they try to find the truth.
Key takeaways
- The novel is a gripping mystery thriller with supernatural elements.
- The reader is taken on a dark and eerie journey to try and find the answer to a horrific murder.
- It is also an exploration of the very dark realities of evil in the world and the fight for justice.
Author’s background and qualifications
Stephen King is one of the world’s most prolific authors, having written over 70 novels and 200 short stories. He is best known for his mastery of the horror, science fiction, fantasy, and suspense genres. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the Medal For Distinguished Contribution To American Letters, The Lifetime Achievement Award and many others.
Target audience
The Outsider by Stephen King is aimed at readers who enjoy horror, mystery, and suspense genres, due to its dark and eerie atmosphere and exploration of the horrific consequences of evil.
Publisher and first publication date
The Outsider was first published by Scribner in 2018.