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If, like me, you've been cautiously eyeing this book from afar, wondering if a Hard Case Crime published novel could perhaps be a little too removed from what you're used to from Mr. King, then let me reassure you: you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Joyland was a pleasure to read.

Forget what you imagine this story will be like when you glance at the wonderfully pulpy cover, this is primarily a coming-of-age tale; a story of love, loss, and what comes after. With a soupçon of murder-mystery for flavour, and just a pinch of the paranormal thrown in for good measure.