Novel1996
Desperation
Stephen King
Travelers are taken captive by Collie Entragian, a monstrous sheriff in the remote Nevada mining town of Desperation who is possessed by Tak, an ancient evil entity released from an old mine shaft.
Did You Know?
- •Published simultaneously with The Regulators, its 'twin' novel written as Richard Bachman
- •The two novels share characters but in different roles and settings
- •Adapted as a TV movie in 2006 directed by Mick Garris
- •One of King's most overtly religious novels, with God playing an active role
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