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The Talisman is a 1984 fantasy horror novel jointly written by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It follows twelve year old Jack Sawyer on a journey across the United States and through a parallel realm called the Territories, where he seeks a powerful object that may save his dying mother. The novel combines a road narrative with dark fantasy, horror, and coming of age elements, while counterparts called twinners connect many people in the two worlds.
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Who wrote The Talisman horror novel?
The Talisman is a 1984 fantasy horror novel jointly written by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It was highly anticipated upon release due to the massive fame of both authors.
What is the plot of The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub?
The story follows a twelve-year-old boy named Jack Sawyer who journeys across the United States and a parallel realm called the Territories. He seeks a powerful talisman to save his dying mother.
Did Stephen King and Peter Straub write a sequel to The Talisman?
Yes, the authors collaborated again nearly two decades later to write a sequel titled Black House. It was published in 2001 and continues the story of Jack Sawyer as an adult.
Is The Talisman connected to Stephen King's Dark Tower series?
Yes, the Territories in The Talisman are strongly implied to be part of the broader multiverse explored in King's Dark Tower books. The lore of both worlds heavily overlaps regarding traveling between realities.
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