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Winner of the 2014 Audie Award for Fiction and Finalist for Solo Narration—Male
Now a major motion picture starring Ewan McGregor!
From master storyteller Stephen King, his unforgettable and terrifying sequel to The Shining—an instant #1 New York Times bestseller that is “[a] vivid frightscape” (The New York Times).
Years ago, the haunting of the Overlook Hotel nearly broke young Dan Torrance’s sanity, as his paranormal gift known as “the shining” opened a door straight into hell. And even though Dan is all grown up, the ghosts of the Overlook—and his father’s legacy of alcoholism and violence—kept him drifting aimlessly for most of his life. Now, Dan has finally found some order in the chaos by working in a local hospice, earning the nickname “Doctor Sleep” by secretly using his special abilities to comfort the dying and prepare them for the afterlife. But when he unexpectedly meets twelve-year-old Abra Stone—who possesses an even more powerful manifestation of the shining—the two find their lives in sudden jeopardy at the hands of the ageless and murderous nomadic tribe known as the True Knot, reigniting Dan’s own demons and summoning him to battle for this young girl’s soul and survival...
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"Like anyone who has read or listened to the Shining, it's comforting to find out what happened to little Danny Torrance. And to his SPOILER ALERT: dad... The story picks up years later and really explores his "shining" and other really weird things in this world...The vibe is different than the first book, but has it's own life, it's own monsters, but they are all so familiar. Loved it!"
— Marie (5 out of 5 stars)
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“King’s earlier books were full of phantasms and demons, but he grows ever more adept at rooting his dark thoughts and toughest struggles in reality…He remains amazingly resourceful. He’s so good at scaring that he can even raise goose bumps when he writes about the measles.”
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“King is a pro: by the end of this book your fingers will be mere stubs of their former selves, and you will be looking askance at the people in the supermarket line, because if they turn around they might have metallic eyes.”
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“This is vintage King, a classic good-vs.-evil tale that will keep readers turning the pages late into the night. His many fans won’t be disappointed.”
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“King clearly revels in his tale…His cast of characters is as memorable as any King has produced…Satisfying at every level. King even leaves room for a follow-up, should he choose to write one—and with luck, sooner than three decades hence.”
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“A gripping, taut read that provides a satisfying conclusion to Danny Torrance’s story.”
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“Will Patton’s delivery enhances King’s prose in ways that make King’s work so much more enjoyable in audio than just reading it…Patton’s narrative voice captures the rhythm of King’s words. His character voices, filled with a variety of regional American accents, remain consistent. Most importantly, the sinister aspects that embody characters and moments of this novel are superbly executed and will certainly leave listeners on edge.”
— AudioFile
Awards
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A Barnes & Noble Best Book for September 2013
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A #1 USA Today bestseller
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A #1 Publishers Weekly bestseller
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A #1 New York Times bestseller
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An AudioFile Editors’ Pick for October 2013
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A Los Angeles Times bestseller
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A Washington Post bestseller
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New York Times Book Review 100 Notable Books, 2013
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A Washington Post Notable Book of 2013
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Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books, 2013
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An NPR bestseller
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A 2014 Audie Award Finalist for Best Solo Narration-Male
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An Amazon Best Book of the Month for September 2013
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An Amazon Top 100 Book of 2013
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A Wall Street Journal bestseller
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A Chicago Tribune bestseller
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Winner of the 2013 GoodReads Readers’ Choice for Horror
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Winner of the 2013 Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Novel
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A #1 San Francisco Chronicle bestseller
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A 2013 BookPage Best Book
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A 2014 International Thriller Writers Award Nominee
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Winner of the 2014 Audie Award for Best Fiction Narration
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A 2014 Locus Award Finalist
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A New York Times Bestseller in Audio
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A New York Times Bestseller in Audio
Doctor Sleep Listener Reviews
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Jamie Gudmestad, 10/2/2021
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" One of the best books I've listened to. I also love Will Patton's narrations. "
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Noah Newdorf, 5/28/2021
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shayna westmoreland, 3/14/2019
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" I just listened to this book for the first time. I had never read it before. I can't believe that I waited so long to enjoy the masterpiece! As always, Will Patton was a pleasure to listen to. "
— April, 4/5/2018 -
" Ohhhhh child this was good. I've always felt the Shining was unfinished. King satisfied a lot of my questions while of course giving me more. Great reader too. I really enjoyed his pace and voicing. "
— Shannon Petrosky, 2/2/2018 -
" The problem with this book is that as a follow up to a classic, modern horror novel it falls short. I had always wished King would write a follow up to The Shining and was anxious to read it. The book is a decent read and a fine story but pails in comparison to the original story. Would still recommend for King fans but not his best work by far. "
— Larry B, 8/14/2016
About Stephen King
Stephen King has written more than sixty books, many hitting the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker Awards, and the O. Henry Award for his story “The Man in the Black Suit.” He is the 2003 recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, and in 2007 he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. His epic works The Dark Tower and It are the basis for major motion pictures.
About Will Patton
Will Patton is an award-winning actor and narrator. HIs narrations have earned the prestigious Audie Award for Best Fiction Narration and also won dozens of AudioFile Earphones Awards. His numerous film credits include Remember the Titans, The Punisher, The Mothman Prophesies, Armageddon, and The Spitfire Grill. He starred in the TNT miniseries Into the West and on the CBS series The Agency and won Obie Awards in the theater for his performances in Fool for Love and What Did He See.