Never Flinch
 First edition cover | |
| Author | Stephen King |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime fiction |
| Publisher | Scribner |
Publication date | May 27, 2025 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover), e-book, audiobook |
| Pages | 448 |
| ISBN | 978-1-66808-933-0 (First edition hardcover) |
Never Flinch is an upcoming crime novel by American author Stephen King. The book is scheduled to be published on May 27, 2025, by Scribner.[1] The story follows recurring character Holly Gibney who also appeared in Mr. Mercedes (2014), Finders Keepers (2015), End of Watch (2016), The Outsider (2018), If It Bleeds (2020), and Holly (2023). The book was announced on November 18, 2024, with an excerpt published in Entertainment Weekly.[2]
Background
In August 2023, speaking as a guest on an episode of the Talking Scared podcast, King confirmed plans for another novel featuring Holly Gibney, titled We Think Not.[3] In July 2024, in his second appearance on the Talking Scared podcast, King announced that he had been working on a novel titled Always Holly since February 2023. He stated that his early inspiration for the novel was the February 2021 dognapping case involving singer Lady Gaga.[4][5]
References
- ^ King, Stephen (May 27, 2025). Never Flinch. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-6680-8933-0.
- ^ Lenker, Maureen Lee (November 18, 2024). "Stephen King announces new book Never Flinch, shares exclusive excerpt". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ Creamer, Ella (August 16, 2023). "Stephen King says he may continue the Talisman series". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ Eisenberg, Eric (July 9, 2024). "Stephen King Reveals The Lady Gaga Dognapping Case Helped Lead Him To The Story In His Next Novel". CinemaBlend. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ Vespe, Eric (July 10, 2024). "Stephen King Reveals The Title of His Next Book And Teases A Return To THE TALISMAN". Fangoria. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
