Revival: Stephen King

Discover a spectacularly dark and electrifying novel about addiction, religion, music and what might exist on the other side of life. In a small New England town in the early 60s, a mysterious figure casts a shadow over a young boy playing with his toy soldiers. Jamie Morton looks up to see the new minister, Charles Jacobs, and soon they form a deep bond, based on their shared fascination with electricity and its experiments.

Decades later, Jamie is living a nomadic lifestyle of barband rock and roll. Now an addict, he unexpectedly finds himself face-to-face with Jacobs again, this time as a showman on stage, creating dazzling 'portraits in lightning'. Their reunion has profound consequences for both men, as they explore the depths of addiction, religion, and what lies beyond life.

Their bond is a pact beyond even the Devil's devising, and Jamie discovers that revival has many meanings. Stephen King's masterful novel spans five decades, leading to a terrifying conclusion that will leave readers breathless. It's a work of art in the great American tradition of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe, and a must-read for any fan of King's work.