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By Stephen King

ISBN-10: 1501141325

ISBN-13: 9781501141324

In this no 1 nationwide bestseller, "master storyteller" (Houston Chronicle) Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman, tells the story of the contestants of a grueling jogging pageant the place there can simply be one winner-the one who survives.

In the close to destiny, whilst the US has turn into a police country, 100 boys are chosen to go into an annual contest the place the winner can be provided no matter what he desires for the remainder of his existence. between them is sixteen-year-old Ray Garraty, and he understands the rules-keep a gradual strolling speed of 4 miles in keeping with hour with out preventing. 3 warnings and you're out-permanently.

A "psychologically darkish story with statement on society, teenage existence, and cultural leisure, The lengthy Walk continues to be poignant many years after its unique publication" (Publishers Weekly). This variation good points an advent by way of Stephen King on "The value of Being Bachman."

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Ganine, this is a very important evening for my wife. " She cut him off. "Ganine, that's really not the point—" He broke off as Ganine suddenly pressed both hands over her face and began to cry, her back and shoulders hitching with sobs. "Ganine" he said, "There isn't any need to—" He stopped as she tried to speak but couldn't, crying harder. Oh, God, he thought. This is a bloody nightmare. "It's all right, Ganine. Just—" He started, tensing, as she pressed against him abruptly. He glanced at the living room.

She pronounced her first name as though it was spelled Jeanine. " he said. Who was she and why was she here? he wondered. "I live on the seventh floor," she told him. " "Yes," she nodded. "I saw the name on your mailbox and wondered if—" He waited. "If—" he said then. "You were—" He saw her swallow nervously. " She hesitated, then added quickly. " He tried not to show how uncomfortable he felt. " he asked. "I listen to your show all the time," she said. " He had to cut this short, he knew. Liz would be back soon.

All this shit about plants and trees and dying species. Jesus Christ, it's still a great big world out there. " he asked Ganine. "Space, girl. " He looked aggravated, his cheeks reddening. Max blew out a breath, obviously bored. "Heard some of your program this afternoon while I was driving home," he said to David. Charlie gave Max a contemptuous look but went along with Max's changing of the subject, "Missed it myself," he said. " "That's what saved their marriage," Max said. "Up yours, Maxie," Charlie said.

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