Summary
Stephen King, Richard Chizmar: The Gwendi Trilogy
For years, strange events have been happening at Castle Rock, strange visitors have been appearing, but one story has remained unknown... until now. Stephen King returns to the mystical city with his good friend, award-winning horror writer Richard Boots, bringing a veritable treasure chest for all fans of the undisputed king of the genre. Twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson's life will change forever when a stranger entrusts her with a mysterious wooden box.
The box offers tempting treats and antique coins, but it is also very dangerous: the stranger warns her that death and destruction will follow if she presses any of the beautiful buttons. Because the box gives, but also takes. Many years later, Gwendy is a successful writer with a promising career in politics. However, when a magical box suddenly reappears in her life, she must decide if she is willing to risk everything for its temptations.
In a thrilling finale, powerful dark forces want to possess the box - at any cost. The hour has struck for Gwenda's most secret and most important task: saving the world. This one of ours, and maybe all the others that exist.
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