Holly Gibney, one of Stephen King's most captivating and inventive characters, returns in this gripping novel to unravel the horrifying facts behind the disappearances of several people in a Midwestern town.
"Sometimes the universe throws you a rope." Bill HODGES

Stephen King's Holly is the most awaited return of the beloved King characters Holly Gibney. Fans have watched Holly's gradual change from a timid (but nevertheless ethical and brave) shy recluse from The Mr. Mercedes to Bill Hodges's partner in Finders Keepers to a full-fledged clever, intelligent, and at times difficult private investigator In The Outsider. In the new novel by King, Holly is on her on her own and facing an unimaginably evil pair of and incredibly disguised enemies.

If Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency in search of help in locating her daughter Holly does not want to accept the task. Pete, her partner Pete is suffering from Covid. Holly's (very complex) mother just passed away. Then Holly is supposed to be off on leave. However, something about the desperate voice of Penny Dahl renders it difficult for Holly to say no.

Mere blocks that were the site of where Bonnie Dahl disappeared live Professors Rodney and Emily Harris. They're the perfect picture of classy bourgeoisie as married octogenarians who are devoted to one another and semi-retired academics for the rest of their lives. However, they're hiding an unholy mystery in their basement house, which is well-maintained and lined with books and it could be linked with Bonnie's disappearance. It's almost impossible to find out the extent of their activities They're smart and patient and they're ruthless.

Holly will need to draw on all her extraordinary talents to outthink and outdo the horribly insane professors in this harrowing new novel by Stephen King.