The Long Walk by Stephen King

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In this #1 national bestseller, master storyteller Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman, tells the tale of the contestants of a grueling walking competition where there can only be one winner--the one that survives.

In a dystopian near-future, America has fallen on hard times. Sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty is about to compete in the annual grueling match of stamina and wits known as the Long Walk. One hundred boys must keep a steady pace of four miles per hour day and night, without ever stopping. The winner gets "The Prize"--anything he wants for the rest of his life. But the rules of the Long Walk are harsh and the stakes could not be higher. There is no finish line--the winner is the last man standing. Contestants cannot receive any outside aid whatsoever. Slow down under the speed limit and you're given a warning. Three warnings and you're out of the game--forever.

Themes:  Dystopian, thriller, horror, contest, fascism, coming of age

Format:  Mass Market Paperbound, 0.87" H x 7.5" L x 4.44" W (0.47 lbs) 400 pages

Pub Date:  Reprint August 20, 2024 Original publication date -  July 03, 1979

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