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Never Flinch: A Novel

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Ratings
Book
94
Narrator
27
Release Date
May 27, 2025
Duration
14 hours 45 minutes
Summary
Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by The New York Times Book Review, AV Club, Variety, The Boston Globe, The Minnesota Star Tribune, Vulture, Men’s Health, Book Riot, The New York Post, Goodreads, AARP, Paste, and more!

From master storyteller Stephen King comes an extraordinary new novel with intertwining storylines—one about a killer on a diabolical revenge mission, and another about a vigilante targeting a feminist celebrity speaker—featuring the beloved Holly Gibney and a dynamic new cast of characters.

When the Buckeye City Police Department receives a disturbing letter from a person threatening to “kill thirteen innocents and one guilty” in “an act of atonement for the needless death of an innocent man,” Detective Izzy Jaynes has no idea what to think. Are fourteen citizens about to be slaughtered in an unhinged act of retribution? As the investigation unfolds, Izzy realizes that the letter writer is deadly serious, and she turns to her friend Holly Gibney for help.

Meanwhile, controversial and outspoken women’s rights activist Kate McKay is embarking on a multi-state lecture tour, drawing packed venues of both fans and detractors. Someone who vehemently opposes Kate’s message of female empowerment is targeting her and disrupting her events. At first, no one is hurt, but the stalker is growing bolder, and Holly is hired to be Kate’s bodyguard—a challenging task with a headstrong employer and a determined adversary driven by wrath and his belief in his own righteousness.

Featuring a riveting cast of characters both old and new, including world-famous gospel singer Sista Bessie and an unforgettable villain addicted to murder, these twinned narratives converge in a chilling and spectacular conclusion—a feat of storytelling only Stephen King could pull off.

Thrilling, wildly fun, and outrageously engrossing, Never Flinch is one of King’s richest and most propulsive novels.
Reviews
Profile Avatar Priscilla B. Jun 2025

I’ve been a big fan of King for approximately 40 years and this novel, by far, is one of the worse I’ve ever read. Such a big let down as I waited patiently for 6 weeks for it to be released.

Profile Avatar Dean S. Jun 2025

Between this book and SK’s last book “Holly”, I think he’s lost the touch. It may be time for retirement Mr. King. The characters are great and nobody brings them to life like King, but the story is tired, and the political rhetoric just doesn’t belong in escapist fiction. One reads Stephen King for the unexpected, the fantastic, for that story no one else could have thought of. This just isn’t it.

Profile Avatar Cynthia B. Jun 2025

not my favorite by Steven King but still a great book by my favorite author. great character development and twisty plot.

Profile Avatar Reta M. May 2025

this was the least favorite of all the Stephen King books that I have read over the years I really wished I would have saved my credit

Profile Avatar Emily B. Jun 2025

Stephen King strikes again. Dark as always.

Profile Avatar Ruth Kendall Jun 2025

Excellent! Love Holly Gibney.

Profile Avatar LMitchell Jun 2025

As a longtime fan of Stephen King, I enjoyed seeing the return of some favorite characters from recent years. Like most Stephen King books however, even if you’ve never picked up a king book you’ll love this one. The narrator was easy to listen to, and the book was a great read

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2025

The ending was disappointing. And I had issues with what felt like a speed reading in the first few chapters.

Profile Avatar Desmond Jun 2025

I thoroughly enjoyed this. The continuation of Holly is such a pleasing read. I actually do not think it was a step back as other reviews suggested but just another form of writing mastery. Mr. King continues to deliver through personal issues and outside factors that may affect his writing in which the audiences do not acknowledge. The only downer to the book was the narrator, sometimes it was hard to differentiate between softer voice characters and Holly's verbal mannerisms are much different than how Will Patton reads (which i enjoy). I gave her three stars as she vocally talented when it comes to singing. Rather than just read the parts characters were singing she sung them and it was great.

Profile Avatar Su-san L. Jun 2025

Holly is one of my favorite SK characters, so was very excited to read. Enjoyable, but not as riveting as some of his other works.

Profile Avatar Joe Jun 2025

another great story

Profile Avatar Angi H. Jun 2025

not the normal scare but it's good. Holly is Holly and still excellent. the story is relatable and enjoyable.

Profile Avatar Cookei May 2025

Encore I really enjoy Mr. Kings books, This book right here let's you realize how vast his talent is to me. I don't give spoilers, because what I like you might not. I will tell you this after the credits and thank you from author to his staff and friends and family. There's a treat thats simply delicious!!! Thank you Mr. King for another wonderful book. Peace

Never Flinch: A Novel

Never Flinch: A Novel

Author: Stephen King
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