Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1)
by Stephen King
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King holds a well received rating of 3.92 out of 5, based on 125.8K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 437 pages.
About Mr. Mercedes
#1 New York Times bestseller! In a high-suspense race against time, three of the most unlikely heroes Stephen King has ever created try to stop a lone killer from blowing up thousands. “Mr. Mercedes is a rich, resonant, exceptionally readable accomplishment by a man who can write in whatever genre he chooses” (The Washington Post).In the frigid pre-dawn hours, in a distressed Midwestern city, desperate unemployed folks are lined up for a spot at a job fair. Without warning, a lone driver plows through the crowd in a stolen Mercedes, running over the innocent, backing up, and charging again. Eight people are killed; fifteen are wounded. The killer escapes. In another part of town, months later, a retired cop named Bill Hodges is still haunted by the unsolved crime. When he gets a crazed letter from someone who self-identifies as the “perk” and threatens an even more diabolical attack, Hodges wakes up from his depressed and vacant retirement, hell-bent on preventing another tragedy. Brady Hartsfield lives with his alcoholic mother in the house where he was born. He loved the feel of death under the wheels of the Mercedes, and he wants that rush again. Only Bill Hodges, with two new, unusual allies, can apprehend the killer before he strikes again. And they have no time to lose, because Brady’s next mission, if it succeeds, will kill or maim thousands.Mr. Mercedes is a war between good and evil, from the master of suspense whose insight into the mind of this obsessed, insane killer is chilling and unforgettable. Now an AT&T Audience Original Series WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST NOVEL
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Stephen King |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 437 |
| Genres | Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.92 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 125,847 |
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What genre is Mr. Mercedes?
Mr. Mercedes is categorized as Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Horror, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Mr. Mercedes worth reading?
Based on 125.8K reader ratings, Mr. Mercedes has an average score of 3.92 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Mr. Mercedes?
Mr. Mercedes has 437 pages.
Who wrote Mr. Mercedes?
Mr. Mercedes was written by Stephen King. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Mr. Mercedes?
The ISBN-13 for Mr. Mercedes is 9781476754450.0.
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