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The Mist (Previously Published as a Novella in 'Skeleton Crew') Mass Market Paperback – October 2, 2007

by Stephen King (Author)

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In the wake of a summer storm, terror descends...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King suspends a small town in a haze of terror—as humanity makes its last stand against unholy destruction…

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240 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Berkley
Publication date

October 2, 2007
Dimensions

4.17 x 0.62 x 6.73 inches
ISBN-10

0451223292
ISBN-13

978-0451223296
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“King is a master storyteller.”—The Seattle Times

“The master of the macabre.”—The Columbia State

About the Author

Stephen King lives in Maine and Florida with his wife, novelist Tabitha King. He has written more than forty books and two hundred short stories. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story “The Man in the Black Suit,” and is the 2003 recipient of The National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley; Reissue edition (October 2, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0451223292
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0451223296
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.17 x 0.62 x 6.73 inches

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Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His first crime thriller featuring Bill Hodges, MR MERCEDES, won the Edgar Award for best novel and was shortlisted for the CWA Gold Dagger Award. Both MR MERCEDES and END OF WATCH received the Goodreads Choice Award for the Best Mystery and Thriller of 2014 and 2016 respectively.

King co-wrote the bestselling novel Sleeping Beauties with his son Owen King, and many of King's books have been turned into celebrated films and television series including The Shawshank Redemption, Gerald's Game and It.

King was the recipient of America's prestigious 2014 National Medal of Arts and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for distinguished contribution to American Letters. In 2007 he also won the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. He lives with his wife Tabitha King in Maine.

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Great!

Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2023

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I bought this within the good or adequate quality and it came in just as that. Completely readable and I enjoyed re-reading The Mist. Thanks.

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2024

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Excellent quality

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Terrible product, I regret buying it. The lid doesn’t stay on an when theirs fluid in it it tips over. I can’t even use it for my puppies

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Good book

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023

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A Dangerous Trip to the Store

Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2020

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THE MIST is my favorite short story by Stephen King. I first read it as part of SKELETON CREW (1985). I remember thinking, "It's the perfect length for a movie, without leaving out any details," since movies based on King stories are rarely as good as the books. (However, the movie has a much more brutal ending, in my opinion.) To this day, I'm not quite sure why I love this story so much...maybe the contrast of monsters: the ones outside and the ones inside. If you're a horror fan, you're probably familiar with this story, but, just in case...

Following a monster of a thunderstorm, a mysterious mist spreads across a small town in Maine. People who were shopping at the local grocery store soon realize they need to stay inside. Eventually, the survivors find out about a military experiment called "The Arrowhead Project," which is believed to have brought numerous leviathan creatures into existence.

Of course, the nightmare doesn't truly kick off until the town's religious fanatic forms her own cult within the store, and the people who still have fully-functioning brains realize they need to get the hell out of there, regardless of what is hiding within the mist.

Even if you watched the movie, I'm still recommending this novella. Readers will be able to get to know the main characters on a very personal level, in a way the film could not provide.

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Shel

Bent cover

Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022

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Purchased for my daughter for her birthday. The front cover was bent upon arrival.

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TAL59GRACE

Wow!

Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2023

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Intense and engrossing! Stephen King is a master storyteller. Once you start reading, you can’t stop. My heart was in my throat through this story!

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Michelle

Better than the movie! (but then again, what book isn't?)

Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020

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I had no idea The Mist was a short story of King's, rather than a stand alone novel. I was a little disappointed when I received it in the mail, but that's no one's fault by my own. I LOVE how they have the short story printed in a stand alone format, rather than in one of the collections. It was an easy read; King's tone comes across as reliable and eerie as it would in any of his full sized novels. I found the characters to be interested and well developed, as well as the story to be unsettlingly relatable, especially in our current political climate. The book was as a whole far more satisfying than the movie, though as I find I always feel with King's stories, I'm left wanting more. Which isn't a bad thing. It's the mark of a master storyteller. And while it wasn't of mine of his tales, it's definitely worth a look at. Enjoy!

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ms lorna whitehouse

Fantastic read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 5, 2023

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Great author, good price and fast delivery

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Ari Olvera

Great Book

Reviewed in Mexico on April 19, 2021

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The cover is exactly as shown in the picture, great paper quality.

Regarding its content, it is a very good and short story, fast-moving and terrifying in all of it's aspects. Not the best character development (understandable for such a short book) but great storytelling. As always, King does not disappoint with this book.