Desperation by Stephen King Summary
Overview of Desperation
In King's award-winning "Desperation," evil lurks in a Nevada town where reality bends. This Locus, Stoker, and Prix Ozone winner uniquely mirrors "The Regulators" - King's simultaneous Bachman release. What dark secrets connect these parallel universe masterpieces that horror fans can't resist?
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A Town Where Evil Lurks in Plain Sight
The desolate stretch of Nevada's Highway 50 - aptly nicknamed "The Loneliest Highway in America" - becomes the gateway to unimaginable horror for those unfortunate enough to pass through the mining town of Desperation. What begins as routine traffic stops by the imposing Officer Collie Entragian quickly descends into a nightmare beyond comprehension. The officer's behavior shifts between professional and psychotic as he arrests travelers using planted evidence, bizarre accusations, and increasingly erratic behavior - sneezing blood and tissue across his windshield without acknowledgment. Peter and Mary Jackson, the Carver family, and author Johnny Marinville all fall victim to this towering lawman's trap, finding themselves imprisoned in Desperation's Municipal Building. The horror escalates when Entragian casually murders Peter Jackson and young Kirsten Carver, leaving the survivors to grapple with an incomprehensible situation. Something is profoundly wrong with this officer - something beyond human understanding - as his body seems to deteriorate before their eyes while he maintains a chilling detachment during his reign of terror. The jail cells of Desperation's Municipal Building become a crucible of grief and terror. Ralph Carver lies devastated by his daughter's senseless murder, while Mary Jackson sits in stunned silence, replaying her husband's execution. Johnny Marinville, a celebrated author whose arrogance was literally beaten out of him, nurses his broken nose and wounded pride. Tom Billingsley, an elderly veterinarian, provides crucial context about the town's recent disturbing changes - residents disappearing, wildlife behaving strangely since the mining company's return.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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