The Outsider

A murder mystery revealing supernatural horrors. 🕵️‍♂️

🎧 Listening time: 18 hrs and 41 mins
⭐ Community rating: 4.6 / 5

📜 Introduction
🔍 What is this audiobook about?
❓ Should I listen to it?

Introduction to The Outsider

In The Outsider, a seemingly straightforward murder investigation takes a spine-chilling turn, plunging the characters and the listeners into the depths of the supernatural.

What is The Outsider about?

The story takes place in a small town where a shocking murder rocks the community, and all signs initially point to a local coach as the perpetrator.

However, as the investigation unfolds, alibis and contradictory evidence cast doubt on the case. A tragic incident at the suspect’s arrest further complicates matters.

A dedicated detective continues to probe the case despite being sidelined, while another detective, nursing a personal grudge, becomes entangled in a strange encounter. A private investigator uncovers a similar unsolved murder, suggesting a sinister entity that can assume different identities.

As the team delves deeper, they confront this entity in a treacherous showdown.

With new revelations and the entity’s true nature exposed, the wrongly accused individual is vindicated, and the town’s dark secret is revealed.

Should I listen to The Outsider audiobook?

This audiobook isn’t just about a murder mystery. It’s a heart-pounding exploration of the supernatural, masterfully crafted to keep you on the edge of your seat.

King’s characters are richly drawn, and you’ll find yourself deeply invested in their struggles as they deal with the unexplainable. The story explores the darkest corners of human nature, fear, and paranoia, all set against the backdrop of a seemingly peaceful town.

While listening to this audiobook, you’ll experience the relentless tension and eerie uncertainty that only King can conjure, making it a must-hear piece.

Concerns about King’s recent foray into political themes are somewhat alleviated in this book, as the political elements are less intrusive. Following a typical King pattern with a formidable antagonist and a group of protagonists, the narrative structure gets mixed reviews. The reintroduction of Holly Gibney elicits differing opinions, with some enjoying her role while others find her presence annoying and disruptive. Despite reservations about the length and pacing, listeners generally agree that The Outsider has high points, especially in the first quarter of the story, making it a worthwhile listen for dedicated King fans.

📝 Book Author: Stephen King
🎙 Audiobook Narrator: Will Patton

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