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On November 22, 1963, three shots rang out in Dallas, President Kennedy died, and the world changed. What if you could change it back?

In this brilliantly conceived tour de force, Stephen King - who has absorbed the social, political, and popular culture of his generation more imaginatively and thoroughly than any other writer - takes listeners on an incredible journey into the past and the possibility of altering it.

It begins with Jake Epping, a 35-year-old English teacher in Lisbon Falls, Maine, who makes extra money teaching GED classes. He asks his students to write about an event that changed their lives, and one essay blows him away: a gruesome, harrowing story about the night more than 50 years ago when Harry Dunning’s father came home and killed his mother, his sister, and his brother with a sledgehammer. Reading the essay is a watershed moment for Jake, his life - like Harry’s, like America’s in 1963 - turning on a dime.

Not much later his friend Al, who owns the local diner, divulges a secret: his storeroom is a portal to the past, a particular day in 1958. And Al enlists Jake to take over the mission that has become his obsession - to prevent the Kennedy assassination.

So begins Jake’s new life as George Amberson, in a different world - of Ike and JFK and Elvis, of big American cars and sock hops and cigarette smoke everywhere. From the dank little city of Derry, Maine (where there’s Dunning business to conduct), to the warmhearted small town of Jodie, Texas, where Jake falls dangerously in love, every turn is leading, eventually of course, to a troubled loner named Lee Harvey Oswald and to Dallas, where the past becomes heart-stoppingly suspenseful - and where history might not be history anymore. Time-travel has never been so believable. Or so terrifying.

Journey through time and witness history unfold in a gripping tale of love, loss, and the power of one man to change the course of history. 11-22-63, a captivating novel by Stephen King, takes you on an extraordinary adventure that will leave you spellbound.

Jake Epping, a high school English teacher, is given the chance to travel back in time to November 22, 1963 – the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. His mission: to prevent the assassination and potentially alter the course of history. Armed with limited knowledge and unwavering determination, Jake embarks on a life-altering journey through the turbulent past.

As Jake settles into his new life in Jodie, Texas, he faces numerous challenges and moral dilemmas. He befriends Sadie Dunhill, a local librarian, and their connection deepens as they navigate the complexities of changing history. Together, they uncover secrets, encounter unexpected obstacles, and grapple with the consequences of their actions.

With each passing day, Jake becomes more immersed in the past, witnessing iconic moments, meeting historical figures, and experiencing the cultural landscape of the 1960s. But as he delves deeper into his mission, he discovers that altering the past comes at a price. The ripple effects of his actions create unforeseen consequences, forcing him to question the true nature of destiny and free will.

11-22-63 is a thought-provoking exploration of time travel, fate, and the interconnectedness of human lives. Stephen King masterfully weaves a tapestry of historical events, vivid characters, and poignant storytelling, resulting in a novel that is both thrilling and deeply moving. Immerse yourself in the pages of this captivating tale and discover the power of one man's journey to change the world.