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Stephen King's Never Flinch Tops Charts, Teases New Novel

5/30/2025

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Stephen King’s gripping new novel, *Never Flinch*, has soared to the top of Amazon’s hot new releases. The story centers on detective Holly Gibney, who must shield a feminist activist from a chilling serial killer. In addition, King revealed he has finished the first draft of *The Talisman 3* and shared his disappointment over missing a cameo in *The Institute* series due to back pain.

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Story summary

Stephen King’s gripping new novel, *Never Flinch*, has soared to the top of Amazon’s hot new releases. The story centers on detective Holly Gibney, who must shield a feminist activist from a chilling serial killer. In addition, King revealed he has finished the first draft of *The Talisman 3* and shared his disappointment over missing a cameo in *The Institute* series due to back pain.