A New York Times Notable Book Holly Gibney, one of Stephen Kings most compelling and ingeniously resourceful characters, returns in this thrilling novel to solve the gruesome truth behind multiple disappearances in a midwestern town. “Sometimes the universe throws you a rope.” —BILL HODGES Stephen Kings Holly marks the triumphant return of beloved King character Holly Gibney. Readers have witnessed Hollys gradual transformation from a shy (but also brave and ethical) recluse in Mr. Mercedes to Bill Hodgess partner in Finders Keepers to a full-fledged, smart, and occasionally tough private detective in The Outsider. In Kings new novel, Holly is on her own, and up against a pair of unimaginably depraved and brilliantly disguised adversaries. When Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency hoping for help locating her missing daughter, Holly is reluctant to accept the case. Her partner, Pete, has Covid. Her (very complicated) mother has just died. And Holly is meant to be on leave. But something in Penny Dahls desperate voice makes it impossible for Holly to turn her down. Mere blocks from where Bonnie Dahl disappeared live Professors Rodney and Emily Harris. They are the picture of bourgeois respectability: married octogenarians, devoted to each other, and semi-retired lifelong academics. But they are harboring an unholy secret in the basement of their well-kept, book-lined home, one that may be related to Bonnies disappearance. And it will prove nearly impossible to discover what they are up to: they are savvy, they are patient, and they are ruthless. Holly must summon all her formidable talents to outthink and outmaneuver the shockingly twisted professors in this chilling new masterwork from Stephen King. “I could never let Holly Gibney go. She was supposed to be a walk-on character in Mr. Mercedes and she just kind of stole the book and stole my heart. Holly is all her.” —STEPHEN KING
Holly is a 2022 novel by Stephen King. It is a sequel to his 1986 novel IT, picking up 27 years after the events of that novel.
The story follows the members of the Losers' Club, who have all grown up and moved on with their lives. However, they are soon drawn back to Derry, Maine, when they learn that Pennywise the Dancing Clown has returned. The Losers must once again band together to defeat Pennywise and save the town of Derry.
Holly Gibney is a private investigator who has been hired by Mike Hanlon, the only member of the Losers' Club who remained in Derry, to investigate a series of strange disappearances. Holly soon discovers that Pennywise is behind the disappearances, and she must race against time to stop him before he can kill again.
Holly is a complex and well-developed character. She is intelligent, resourceful, and determined. She is also compassionate and caring, and she is willing to risk her life to save others. Holly is a powerful role model for young people, and she is sure to be a fan favorite.
The novel is full of suspense and terror. King does an excellent job of building up the tension and creating a sense of dread. The reader is constantly on the edge of their seat, wondering what will happen next. The novel also has a strong emotional core, as the Losers must confront their past trauma and come to terms with the fact that Pennywise is back.
Holly is a must-read for fans of Stephen King and horror fiction. It is a well-written and suspenseful novel that will keep readers entertained from beginning to end.
