Novel2019
The Institute
Stephen King
Luke Ellis, a twelve-year-old genius with minor telekinetic abilities, is kidnapped and brought to The Institute, a secret facility in Maine where children with special powers are subjected to experiments. He must find a way to escape and expose the truth.
Did You Know?
- •Draws comparisons to Firestarter with its theme of children with powers vs. government
- •Explores themes of institutional cruelty and the 'greater good' justification
- •Debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list
- •King has cited the separation of children at the US-Mexico border as an influence
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