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Description
On a brisk autumn day, a thirteen-year-old boy stands on the shores of the gray Atlantic, near a silent amusement park and a fading ocean resort called the Alhambra. The past has driven Jack Sawyer here: his father is gone, his mother is dying, and the world no longer makes sense. But for Jack... read more
Cast of Characters/Important People
- Jack Sawyer: This 13 year old is in for an adventure of his lifetime. He cares deeply for his ailing mother and must find The Talisman in order to save her. He travels to an altenate universe where he is greater than he would have ever thought.
First Sentence
On September 15th, 1981, a boy named Jack Sawyer stood where the water and land come together, hands in the pockets of his jeans, looking out at the steady Atlantic.
Table of Contents
Series
This is book 1 in the Jack Sawyer series.
Authors & Contributors
- Stephen King (Author)
- Peter Straub (Author)
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