
Brian Keene
The End of the World as We Know It: The instant New York Times bestseller (Aug 2025): New Tales of Stephen King’s The Stand
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*** THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES TOP FIVE BESTSELLER ***
Since its initial publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered No. 1 bestselling author and master storyteller Stephen King's seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, with millions of copies sold and adapted twice for television. Although there are other extraordinary works exploring the unravelling of human society, none have been as influential as this iconic novel - with generations of writers impacted by its dark yet ultimately hopeful vision of the end and new beginning of civilization, and its stunning array of unforgettable characters.
Now for the first time, Stephen King has fully authorized a return to the harrowing world of The Stand through this original short story anthology as presented by award-winning authors and editors Christopher Golden and Brian Keene. Bringing together some of today's greatest and most visionary writers, The End of the World as We Know It features remarkable, all-new stories set during and after the events of The Stand - brilliant, terrifying, and painfully human tales that will resonate with readers everywhere as an essential companion to the classic bestselling novel.
Author: Brian Keene
Publication Date: 2025-08-19
Format: Paperback / softback
Pages: 800
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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