Richard Bachman
Richard Bachman is a pen name used by the American author Stephen King. Bachman was initially presented as a separate author to allow King to publish more books than publishers were willing to release under his own name.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Thinner
In this suspenseful horror novel, a successful but overweight lawyer named Billy Halleck finds his life unraveling after he is cursed by a mysterious old Romani man following a hit-and-run accident. As the curse causes him to lose weight uncontrollably, Billy becomes desperate to find a way to reverse it. His journey leads him into a dark and dangerous world of revenge and supernatural forces, where he must confront his own guilt and the consequences of his actions. The story explores themes of justice, retribution, and the human capacity for self-destruction.
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2. The Long Walk
In a dystopian future, one hundred teenage boys embark on a grueling annual event known as "The Long Walk," where they must maintain a minimum speed of four miles per hour without stopping. The competition, overseen by the authoritarian government, continues until only one participant remains, with the winner receiving a lifetime of comfort and wealth. As the walk progresses, the boys face physical exhaustion, psychological torment, and the haunting realization of their mortality, forming alliances and rivalries while grappling with the relentless pressure to survive at any cost.
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