In September of 2012, I had the honor and privilege of interviewing author Stephen Spignesi, who is known as “the world’s leading authority on Stephen King”, according to Entertainment Weekly magazine, and several other reputable publications. My interview covered Mr. Spignesi’s life growing up in Connecticut, his school years, becoming a college professor, his writing career, and his love for The Beatles, and of course, writer Stephen King. The interview was truly memorable for me, and a friendship was born.

Now, 7 years later, Stephen and I come together once again for our second interview, and this time in celebration of his new book, Stephen King: AMERICAN MASTER. This book is a fascinating collection of trivia, fun facts, essays, and interviews with those who have worked with Stephen King, adapted his works to film, written of him, or as I do, run a fan page surrounding the goings on, regarding author Stephen King. It was truly an honor to have been a contributor in this book, and I am very pleased to bring you my book review of, Stephen King: AMERICAN MASTER , followed by my exclusive interview with its author, Mr. Stephen Spignesi.

As one of the greatest storytellers of our time, Stephen King has a loyal following, and continues breaking more best-seller records than ever before. It stands to reason that fans want to know more about Stephen King, and world renowned author Stephen Spignesi is just as pleased to bring them what they want.

I have reviewed many books, and a good handful of them are about Stephen King, the master storyteller of horror and the macabre , and I assure you, this newest book by author Stephen Spignesi is a must read! It consists of two separate volumes, of which the first is available, and is already in second print! That’s not too bad for a book released just a few short months ago.

The first book includes interesting essays such as, “Will People Still Be Reading Stephen King in 2068?”, to discussions about the new IT remake film (2017) , and King’s epic book series, The Dark Tower. It also takes a look into the phenomenon around the world that is known as, Stephen King. This first volume also includes essays about King’s television and film adaptations, collecting his works, and interviews, including my interview by Mr. Spignesi discussing, All Things King: A Stephen King Fan Page, that I am webmaster of, and I am proud to say has been going strong for nearly 7 years.

The second volume includes complete, accurate, and detailed lists of Stephen King’s entire catalogue of work already available, and works that have never been published for general release, including stories from his high school and college years, to his days as a struggling writer, and his early work as a contributor to magazines in the late 1960’s, into the 70’s.

At over 400 pages, this first installment is sure to please. There are several well known contributors that Mr. Spignesi has interviewed, such as Director Mick Garris, Stephen King’s former assistant, Robin Furth, author Bev Vincent, Dollar Baby filmmakers, and my interview as well regarding ATK, and the perspective of a fan page. This book is a must-have for anyone, fans, and collectors alike.

I found Stephen Spignesi’s, Stephen King: AMERICAN MASTER , a truly fun, entertaining, and informative book, that everyone can enjoy! Mr. Spignesi’s style of writing makes the reader feel like they are right there, listening to a lecture, or discussing with other fans. This book delves into Stephen King’s past, the early years, the struggles, and the rise of a great storyteller/author. Stephen Spignesi goes into great detail with each subject he covers, including interviews, and even the back stories he tells.

Stephen King: AMERICAN MASTER, at times feels like you’re sitting amid friends, having a great conversation. It is a must-have for all King fans, and those interested in his works. This book is in-depth, fun, and leaves the reader wanting more! Stephen Spignesi respects King fans, and writes as a fan would , with passion. He is part of the tribe, so to speak. It’s as though he gave us a backstage pass to the event, and brought us all along.

One of my favorite things about books is that I enjoy biographies. I love learning about people, how it was in the beginning, how far they’ve come, and the rise to fame and all the struggles it took to get there. I’m one of those readers who likes to look “behind the curtain” and see what’s being hidden from us no matter how fascinating or scary it might be. Most of the time I’m reading “horror” books (Stephen King mostly), but on occasion I take a break for a biography that just might grab my interest long enough to give it my full attention.

This has happened four times already: Anthony Kiedis SCAR TISSUE, Keith Richard’s LIFE, Anthony Bourdain’s bio, and Carrie Fisher’s WISHFUL DRINKING. There is now a fifth biography I can add to that Top 5 List that after reading it I was so amazed, so fascinated, and so moved by it I had to rank it as #2 on my Top Fav Biographies of All-Time. That book…A STRANGE IDEA OF ENTERTAINMENT: Conversations with Tom McLoughlin by author Joseph Maddrey. I read one of Joe’s other books, BEYOND FEAR, earlier this past summer which was a very interesting book about three of the biggest names in horror: Wes Craven, George A. Romero, and Stephen King. Joe interviewed all three of the “Masters of Horror” for his book and I was quite impressed by the information he was able to drag out of them. I know a lot about all three, but even I learned new things that I was quite amused by. It appears Joesph has done it once again with his latest release, A STRANGE IDEA OF ENTERTAINMENT.

When I asked Joe Maddrey how he got the idea for the book he said: ‘I interviewed Tom for the “Nightmares in Red, White and Blue” documentary, and we talked so long that I ran out of tape. I asked if we could get together another time and keep talking, because he hinted at so many stories that I wanted to hear. That was the beginning of the book.’ I also asked, What did he find most impressive of all the interesting facts he learned about Tommy McLoughlin? He replied: ‘I think what really impressed me was the fact that Tom has had such a long, prolific career, has worked in so many different genres and YET has been able to bring a personal vision to nearly everything he’s done. It seems to me that most filmmakers stick to a genre (or get pigeonholed in a genre). If not, they have a hard time getting work. Tom is an exception to the rule.’ The title of the book is taken from Tommy’s caretaker character in FRIDAY THE 13th PART 6: JASON LIVES! In the cemetery scene, he looks to the audience and says, “Some folks have a strange idea of entertainment..”, which is just Tommy’s way of giving a “wink” to the horror genre. Here is my review of A STRANGE IDEA OF ENTERTAINMENT: Conversations with Tom McLoughlin.

Before I interviewed director, Tommy McLoughlin recently, I knew almost nothing about him. I only knew that he directed one of the sequels in the FRIDAY THE 13th franchise. When you look at him, you see a long-haired/kick-back/down to earth/ mysterious man. Looking at Tom’s career there is more behind all of that…much more. The story begins right away with Tommy’s early years living in California in the 1950′s and 1960′s. Growing up around Santa Monica, Culver City, and the surrounding areas right in the heart of where all the film studios were built. You could say Tommy grew up in the industry right from the beginning. With MGM down the street, Tommy knew from a very young age he wanted to become a filmmaker. With wonderful parents, his dad a fire-eater and mime – Tommy had all forms of entertainment around him.

He has had an amazing life with moments like going to actor Peter Lorre’s wake, rocking out at the Monterey Pop Festival, getting into the music industry and opening up for the famous Doors, and becoming a successful musician as well. As the 60′s were coming to a close and the 1970′s approached, Tommy found himself in Paris learning Mime at the Marcel Marceau’s School of Mime. Returning to the states, he knew it was time to return to his life’s destiny and the world of filmmaking. Winning awards and being nominated including his work with Dick Van Dyke, Tommy’s love of horror and gothic came to the big screen with ONE DARK NIGHT in the early 80′s. Starring Meg Tilly and nominated for Best Independent Horror Film, Tommy worked his way up the ladder and found himself behind the camera in 1986 for the sixth installment of the FRIDAY THE 13th franchise. FRIDAY THE 13th PART 6: JASON LIVES!. I found the whole backstory to this film and how he had to bring the franchise “back from the grave” so to speak, after the huge disappointment of Part 5 in the series, very interesting. The risk was high, but he ended up with one of the Top Fan Favorites of the franchise. The book covers Tommy’s career in television like AMAZING STORIES, FREDDY’S NIGHTMARES, and FRIDAY THE 13th: THE SERIES along with his other films like DATE WITH AN ANGEL, SOMETIMES THEY COME BACK, and a long list of Lifetime Channel films through the 1990′s and 2000′s.

I found Tommy’s stories about working in the entertainment business quite intriguing and his experiences working with a wide variety of actors like Marlon Brando, Meg Tilly, Jason Robards, and Kirk Douglas just to name a few. He has an amazing life not just in the film and television industry, but a tight family life. He brings his wife, Nancy, and their two children on every set up to their early adult years. He has a great imagination he would have lots of fun and games with his children especially on holidays, when they would get homesick, and other times – magic and stories and make believe like fairies, leprechauns, and Santa were real for him and his family and he made it as real as possible as they were growing up. It is that very spirit of life and love along with creative talent that makes Tommy so interesting to read about. He ranks right up their with talented directors in his same genre such as, Mick Garris, Joe Dante, Robert Zemeckis, Alfred Hitchcock, and even Steven Spielberg. He loves gothic and all things Edgar Allan Poe, yet he can bring magic and fantasy to the screen that would entice anyone. When he’s not behind the camera, he’s on stage rocking out with his band or at home with family, but whatever Tommy does he makes sure he makes the memory unique and unforgettable..just like his films.

However, he carries this large amount of wonderment and curiosity of the beyond and believes he has yet to leave behind his “swan song”. Tommy has a determination within him and he isn’t about to slow down now. If you are interested in the film industry, a talented filmmakers rise to fame, a life that truly brings you in and shows you what’s “behind the curtain” then I highly recommend reading A STRANGE IDEA OF ENTERTAINMENT: Conversations with Tom McLoughlin. The author, Joseph Maddrey has proven once again he has the gift of conversation that brings our iconic heroes closer to our hearts.

There have been lots of books about the horror genre, the individuals who directed or wrote tales of horror that have scared us for decades. There are many names that come to mind, but if you want the best there is three that have completely changed the face of horror not just in film, but in books as well.

In the book Beyond fear, the author interviews and gives us backstories along with many other fun features of knowledge about the “Master of Storytelling”, Stephen King. One of the “Masters of Horror”, Wes Craven. And the “Grandfather of the Zombie Genre”, George A. Romero. This is the lottery of interviews and Joseph indeed, won! This book is broken down in many ways. First off, the interviews are all seperate. They are then broken down with biographies of each one and backstories about their lives, history of their most famous works, and deep meanings of their work broken down even more so and analyzed again.

Wes Craven, one of the “Masters of Horror”, tells us in the book all about how he grew up, his own fears, where the inspirations came from for his greatest works like Last house on the left or Hills have eyes, and the Scream franchise. We then learn about the man who began the “zombie invasion”, George A. Romero. We wouldn’t have shows inspired by him like The walking dead and films like 28 days later without him because he is and will always be the man who put the zombie genre on the map! With his classic, Night of the living dead in 1968 starting it all and his many sequels to follow, George tells us in this book the true meaning, backstory, and analysis of his ‘zombie world’ he has created. And finally, the man, the legend, the writer who has not only scared the crap out of us all our lives, but is without question the greatest storyteller of our generation, Stephen King.

As one of the biggest King fans in the world, I can tell you I know a lot about my favorite author, but even Joseph dug up some info that even I didn’t even know. The author tells the history of everyones favorite horror writer, but also touches on King’s “non-horror” stories as well which seem to sometimes get overlooked at times. He explains to us the rise to fame from nothing, to the almost fall and rise again, and the encounter King had with death. The author breaks down most of King’s books and short stories and films and also includes quotes of those connected to King like Frank Darabont and Mick Garris. With three of the greats, this is a book that should not be passed up. I highly recommend, Beyond fear.

Like I said, I have read a lot of books about King himself and even tho they all offer their own special info and interesting facts, Beyond fear really digs deep and gives you the best of both worlds: Reviews and bio. I didn’t know as much “background” history about Wes Craven and George A. Romero before reading this book. I only knew of their films and very little history. However, now this gives me a different prospective to not just their works, but the men themselves. And even higher respect, so to speak. I found Beyond fear not only interesting and entertaining, but very thoughtout and informative. Joseph Maddrey is quite the writer and is one to keep an eye on. I look forward reading more from him in the future. If you are a horror fan, a fan of Craven/Romero/& King and most of you are – I highly recommend you picking this book up. It is not only worth your time, but a very fun read as well.

When it comes to Stephen King new releases, it doesn’t matter what time of year it is, to King fans it feels like Christmas. A new King book release is an event in itself. At one point in his career, King released 2-4 books a year! He is much older now, he has slowed down, but not by much. It is rare for King to do a sequel to one of his books.

Some might say he’s done plenty with The Dark tower series, but as King himself has said, they are not sequels but one long story itself. So, that leaves Black house, the sequel to King’s best-seller The talisman. King has now brought us a new sequel and this time it’s not only from one of his biggest and most popular books of All-Time, but of all books of All-Time; The shining. When you ask a King fan, What book by Stephen King would you like to see a sequel to? Most would say either another The Dark tower or maybe Christine or even a prequel to It. No one stopped to think of continuing the story of the Torrance family who experienced a night of hell at the Overlook Hotel.

Back in 2009, King was promoting and touring for his latest novel, Under the dome. During that time on his official website, King asked his fans what would they like to see a sequel to: The shining or another The Dark tower? Votes were added up on December 31, 2009 and it appeared The shining won, however, Uncle Stevie didn’t stick to one, he delivered both books. The Dark tower: the wind through the keyhole was released in 2012 and in September of 2013 was the release of Doctor Sleep, the sequel to The shining. When I first heard of this idea I was beyond excited just like millions of other fans, however, months later a short description of the plot was released and I had my doubts. Well, now that I have finished reading Doctor Sleep, it is time for my thoughts on this long-awaited sequel to the 1977 classic,The shining.

In the beginning, the story picks up right where we left the Torrance family, escaping the nightmares of the Overlook Hotel and getting to safety. All is not well with the Torrance’s, however. Wendy has been suffering from injuries she sustained by her alcoholic/possessed husband, Jack Torrance. Danny, the little boy who suffered from seeing twin girl ghosts and his father chase him with a mallet, he has nightmares and deals with these terrible visions still. It is Overlook’s Head Chef, Dick Halloran who helps Danny learn about “mind locks” and trapping those ghosts away forever including the return of the ghost lady in Room 217.

Many year’s later, the story picks up with Danny Torrance (now just “Dan”), traveling from city to city, dealing with his alcoholic problem, and still not quite over the horror’s of the Overlook. He settles down in New Hampshire and finds a job at a hospice. He goes to his AA meetings regularly and tries hard to live a normal life, but it’s not easy when you have the gift of “the shining” and so he put’s that gift to work. While at the hospice, he is nicknamed “Dr. Sleep” because he helps those who are dying “pass over” more peacefully and ease’s their pain. However, Dan is not the only one with the gift of “shining”. A 12yr. little girl by the name of, Abra Stone, has made contact with Dan (via their gift) and needs his help. She is seriously concerned about the death of a little boy she calls, “The Baseball Boy”, who also had the gift they share. With Dan’s help, they discover that his death and many others who have the “shining” are killed by a traveling group in winnebagos who call themselves the “True Knot” and their leader, Rose the Hat, senses how strong Abra’s “shining” or as they call it, “steam” is and set out to hunt her down so they can live longer. A “vampire-type” of gang collecting as much “steam” as possible. It is up to Dan, Abra, and some close friends to put a stop to Rose the Hat and her band of steam sucking vamps before it’s too late.

As I said, when I first heard the plot to this sequel I had mixed feelings. Feelings that up until I began reading for myself I just wasn’t sure about. I was excited, however, for me it didn’t quite feel like a “shining” book. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but I realized past the halfway point that; when King first wrote the original The shining back in the 1970′s, he had his own alcoholic problems back then. He was a completely different writer altogether. I enjoy all of King’s work, but if you read the books back-to-back like most did with The shining & Doctor Sleep, you can clearly see a difference. I’m not saying King was a better writer back then while he had his substance problem, I’m saying he was a different writer then. Doctor Sleep as a whole is a good read. It has interesting plotlines, cameos from other King books of characters and places, a cameo from his son, Joe Hill’s book, Nos4a2, and other surprises. I felt to have a good horror story, one must have a scary and strong villain. In this case, we have Rose the Hat and the True Knot. And although they are mean in their own right, I wasn’t blown away nor scared as I was from past King villain’s such as Pennywise or Randall Flagg. I think Joe Hill‘s villian in Nos4a2, Charlie Manx and Bing were much scarier. Still, it was interesting to see what happened to the Torrance’s and where King was going to take us after the events at the Overlook Hotel. I do recommend this book, however, for me personally I’m sticking right down the middle. Was I scared like I was when I first read The shining? No, but entertained … yes.

Most of you know me as the film critic who post’s thoughts and reviews of some of the best and worst in films. However, once in awhile I like to do a book review. A book I feel is not only really good or interesting, but worth your time. You don’t have to be a horror fan to enjoy this book, but it helps because either way… NOS4A2 is gonna scare your socks off! SO, here is my thought’s and review of the latest Joe Hill novel; NOS4A2.

Joe Hill, for those who may not know, is the son of Master Storyteller, Stephen King. Joe has been writing for quite awhile now and has climbed the latter of success without riding the coattails of his famous father. For years and years, Stephen King has scared the crap out of us, made us leave the light on at night, check our closets, and made us afraid at some of the simplest things in life. Well, now it’s his son Joe Hill’s turn. Joe has come on the scene with New York Times Best-sellers like Horns and 20th Century Ghosts. He has tapped into the comic book world with his comic book mega hit, Locke & Key. He has done other stories and adapted them as comics as well. Now he has brought us his latest novel, NOS4A2. A scary, suspenseful, and thrilling ride like no other.

The story is about Victoria “Vic” McQueen, a troubled alcoholic who has the gift of “finding” things that are unfindable. She travels across a mysterious, yet magical bridge that can take her almost anywhere. Having a difficult childhood, Vic had a very bad experience as a child. She encountered the horrifying, evil, most frightening character in a novel since Pennywise in IT. His name, Charlie Manx. Manx is a vampire of sorts who sucks the life out of children by transporting them in his black 1938 Rolls-Royce off to the magical world of “Christmasland”! A land where everyday is Christmas morning and every night is Christmas Eve. A world of snow, trees, presents, rides, and food of all kinds – everything a child could ever want! Making the world so magical that the children never want to leave. However, such fun and magic comes with a heavy price.

Vic encountered Manx at 17 yrs old and was the cause of his arrest. Now that Vic is older and with her son, Bruce Wayne Carmody she feels she is safe and forgotten that horrible nightmare until Manx escapes and seeks revenge against Vic by going after Bruce. Vic’s ex, Lou, an over-weight, comic book loving, bear of a guy tries to help her without the police or FBI catching them. Manx has tricks up his sleeve, a fast & deadly car, and Bing, one of the scariest characters since Buffalo Bill in Silence of the Lambs. Will Vic find her son? Will Manx keep taking kids to his beloved Christmasland? And just what really IS Christmasland? To find out answer to these and have the best time at being scared, I highly recommend NOS4A2.

I have been reading Joe Hill for a few years now. People say, Oh, he’s trying to be like his dad. Or, he’ll never be like his dad. Well, I’m here to tell you. After reading all of his works, collecting the amazing Locke & Key comic book series, and now his latest novel, NOS4A2 - I truly believe not only has this book put him over the top but he IS his father’s son. I think he writes with such imagination, yet originality. He writes and tells stories like his father’s early works, yet he’s his own person. His own writer. I absolutely loved this book. Not just because he is Stephen King’s son, not just because he is Joe Hill, and not just because I am a fan, but because this is truly a scary book! I have not felt creeped out or shiver since reading his father’s classic book, IT.

It is a horror rollarcoaster from start to finish. I did feel a bit let down by the ending just a little, but not enough to say it’s not worth your time because it is! It’s worth everyone’s time who wants to straight-up be scared! I have not enjoyed a character in a long time like I did with Victoria or be scared at one like Charlie Manx, a “Joe Hill version of Pennywise“. There are fun surprises for everyone here. There are cameos and nods to not just Joe’s own works but Stephen King‘s as well. Fans will know them when they get to them. I am very excited about this book and truly the Book of the Summer in my … “book”. So, pick up a copy today and get ready to have a horryfing good time.

Every artist that ever lived has a piece of their work that doesn’t just prove how talented they are, but in some cases stands the test of time. Some of those artists have one thing that is considered their “Masterpiece” or “Swan Song”. When it comes to the Master Storyteller, Stephen King, it’s quite debatable.

Some will say it’s his early works like Carrie, Salem’s lot or The Shining. Others might say it’s his Epic novel and fan favorite, The Stand. However, you can pretty much guarantee on one thing; King’s true Masterpiece, the book that he will be remembered most by the legacy that stands above all others, the journey to last a lifetime is and will always be, The Dark Tower. Based on the poem Childe Roland to the Dark Tower came, King released the first of what would end up being eight books. The first, The Gunslinger, was first released in 1982. The story tells the tale of a gunslinger (a “Western cowboy/knight” type of hero), named Roland Deschain, son of Steven of Gilead. Coming from a line of gunslingers of “Arthur Eld”, Roland is sent out to find the Dark Tower “… The Man in Black fled across the desert and the gunslinger followed …”, were the first words that would set the stage of what would be the ultimate quest for the symbol of what stands for all living things and life as we know it and the back-bone of the universe and space time continuum. Beams (” ... all things serve the Beam …“), lead to the Tower and if the Tower falls so does life as we know it.

Roland must travel 1,000′s of miles, journey through wastelands and deserts and even different ports of times, making new friends (or Ka-tet), and even worse enemies including The Man in Black and The Crimson King, evils beyond ones imagination. Along the way, Roland has companions from different times (or “whens”) such as; Jake Chambers, Eddie Dean, and Susannah Dean/Detta Walker, and Oy the Billy Bumbler. Their journey together will be long, difficult, scary, sad, and a quest that will change their lives forever. Fans have grown to love these characters and have made them a part of their own lives. It is a journey like no other. Now 3o years later, Stephen King brings us back to Mid-World and reunites us with those beloved characters once more. With the last Dark Tower released in 2004, fans thought they’d never read their favorite characters again……until now. With seven books, this eighth book is actually 4.5 which takes place between Book 4 (Wizards and glass) and Book 5 (Wolves of Calla). So, here now are my thoughts on the latest The wind though the keyhole.

WARNING: SPOILERS ALERT!

To bring you up to speed a little, Roland has begun his quest for the Dark Tower. Meeting companions along the way from different When’s, Roland now has Jake Chambers of New York (a little 12 yr. old boy who plays an important role in Rolands life..twice), Eddie Dean of New York (a drug user/dealer that is pulled into Roland’s world as a future gunslinger and helps search for Roland’s beloved Tower), Susannah Dean/Detta Walker (a African-American from the 60′s who has lost her legs by an “usual accident” and has a split personality, but is “saved” by Roland and Eddie. (Eddie and Susannah are now companions), and Oy the Billy Bumbler of Mid-World (a cross between a raccoon/dog/ferret that becomes Jake’s pet). The group have gone through many adventures and traveled hard, especially going through the nightmare of Blain the Mono, but now after surviving that ordeal, Roland and company continue their quest for the Dark Tower. Their journey brings them in this novel to a place where an old ferryman tells them that the storm known as, Starkblast is coming (a tornado type of storm that’s very severe), inwhich they must take shelter very quickly.

While they take shelter, Roland passes the time by telling his companions a story from his younger days. This helps pass the time and take their minds off of the storm that’s on its way. The story he shares is about when he was a young boy and he and his friend; Jamie DeCurry, are sent out by Roland’s father to find a killer known as “the Skin-Man”, a shape-shifter that is killing and terrorizes a farming area in and near Debaria. While on their way, the train they’re on derails and must ride horseback the rest of the way. On their way, they stop in a town called, Serenity where Roland learn’s his mother stayed there while having a nervous breakdown after her affair she had while married to Roland’s father. It is here Roland gets help from Sheriff Hugh Peavy and has Jamie go around gathering up all the salt miners in the area (an “usual suspects” type of scenario). Meantime, nearby Roland learns of a very young boy whose father was killed by the Skin-Man and claims he knows a way of finding out who the killer is. While they wait, Roland tells young Bill the story Roland’s mother told him in bed when he was little called; Wind Through the Keyhole, which is about a young boy, Tim Ross who helps his widow mother from the evils of her new husband and must travel through woods and swamplands to get back home to save her. Once his tale is told, Roland must now find out who or what is the Skin-Man and try and save the town and surronding areas once and for all. Does Roland find the Skin-Man? What happens to young Bill? And will Roland and his Ka-tet ever find his beloved Dark Tower? For these answers and more I highly recommend The wind though the keyhole.

When I first heard of a new Dark Tower book coming out, I was beyond over-joyed! I wondered after all these years what Roland and his companions were up too. Once I learned it wasn’t an actual “sequel” but an “inbetween” story, it got me very curious. Even tho this story is a bit “different” than the other books, with its “story within a story- within a story scenario”, it still was nice to reunite with those characters again and that “old feeling” came back like a big rush right away. Any die-hard fan would agree. Although it was nice to meet new characters and reunite certain “enemies”, it was the main characters we’re all familiar with that makes the story real special. I didn’t want to reveal too much of the story because of my no spoilers rule, but if you’ve read the other books, you’ll enjoy this novel as well. It flows very nicely and even tho some of the terms and phases are a bit confusing at times of Mid-World, it still captures that same special feeling you got when you began your own journey in Book One of the series. If you’ve never read any of the Dark Tower books, I highly recommend them. If you enjoy fantasy, good vs evil, and an adventure that takes you through times and worlds like no other, than this series is for you. So, enjoy the latest Dark Tower book and for some of you … we’ll see you in Mid-World. “Long Days, Pleasant Nights”!