It was published in 1996 at the same time as its mirror novel, desperation. The body audiobook by stephen king, read by frank muller. Desperation will make much more sense after reading the regulators. Kind of a roll call for the stephen king fans here who listen to his audiobooks. The battle against evil has begun in this devishly entertaining publishers weekly story of a suburban. The two novels represent parallel universes relative to one another, and most of the characters present in one novels world also exist in the other novels reality. Stephen king the stand complete and uncut audiobook. Stephen kings short story collection the bazaar of bad dreams will be published by scribner on november 3. I am interested into getting into stephen king and would love to buy one of his books, preferably as an audiobook. Things are happening fast now, although no one on poplar street realizes it yet. Im not sure why he has decided to release it under the name bachman, but ive theory that it is because it is a piece of crap. The peaceful suburban life on poplar street in wentworth, ohio is shattered one fine day when four vans containing shotgunwielding regulators terrorize the streets residents, coldbloodedly killing anyone foolish enough to venture outdoors. Its hard to imagine a 475page novel, taking place in one 4.
Rest stop is a short story by the american writer stephen king, originally published in the december 2003 issue of esquire and collected in kings 2008 collection just after sunset. Master storyteller stephen king presents the classic, terrifying new york times bestseller of those caught between the surreal forces of good versus evil in a small suburban ohio town. Known as the sister book to king s novel desperation the lincoln county regulators, a posse led by notorious old west outlaw, billy the kid. Stephen king is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. On top of that i had plans to start his dark tower series on audiobook. The regulators, dutton, 1996, first edition, fine in like cloth box with motokops 2200 power wagon by dutton full color illustration affixed to the lid top as issued. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Desperation the regulators cast one of the major points of interest between these two books to me, at least, was king s use of the characters in each work. A list of stephen kings audiobooks, organized alphabetically. Jan 01, 2016 listen to it audiobook by stephen king. The saving grace to this audiobook is frank muller, who returns to read another king story after a severe motorcycle accident about a decade ago. King has always been besotted with his richard bachman alter self, using him to write thrillers and science fiction stories and to publish back novels that he didnt want under his own name, and he sees bachman as a meaner, more hardboiled novelist than himself. The regulators by stephen king 9781444723526 booktopia. Rest stop is a short story by the american writer stephen king, originally published in the december 2003 issue of esquire and collected in king s 2008 collection just after sunset.
Jul 03, 2015 the title for the regulators came to stephen king first, the gimmick came second, the book came third, and like one of roger cormans aip productions, where the poster and title were developed. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite. Written by stephen king, audiobook narrated by frank muller. I have to say, ive listened to about 60 audiobooks in the last couple of years, and not only was the dark tower audiobook the best stephen king audiobook that i listened to, but it was one of the best, period. Stephen kings short story the bodywhich became the film stand by mefrom the collection different seasons is now an encore standalone cd. The regulator is another horror novel written by stephen king who is the king of storytelling and fantasy and knows how to incorporate horror and fiction in a fantastical manner. Richard bachman the regulators audiobook free online. The best site on the net for info on rare stephen king books. Characters list for the bachman novel the regulators. Peaceful suburbia on poplar street in wentworth, ohio, takes a turn for the ugly. If you like stephen king he is richard bachman you will like both of these books. Listen to the regulators by stephen king available from rakuten kobo. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
King is one of the most fertile storytellers of the modern novel guardian. Some of the characters in the two books were virtually the same person, same name, habits, physical description. It was the first of bachmans two trunknovels, being described as a manuscript discovered by bachmans widow following his death. The regulators are coming to poplar street and theyre coming for blood. I havent read as much stephen king as a lot of people have, and only listened to a few in audio. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. So im curious, what king books would you strongly recommend listening to. Best stephen king audiobooks ive looked around this subreddit and ive seen stephen king get mentioned a lot in various topics but i havent come across a specific topic suggesting books. Stephen king merchandise, message board, miscellaneous. In the body, four rambunctious young boys plunge through the facade of a small town and come facetoface with life, death, and intimations of their own. Jul 01, 2015 stephen king releases exclusive audiobook drunken fireworks stephen king wrote drunken fireworks for a coming short story collection, but wanted to see if the story could stand on its own. King has published 61 novels including seven under the pen name richard bachman and six nonfiction books. Regulators by stephen king, first edition, signed abebooks.
Both book and box are accompanied by the original shipping carton as well. Reg7like a roger corman movie, things begin with a great deal of potential prior to quickly heading downhill. I had previously owned a copy of this, but it was the book club edition so it was a little small compared to desperation, making the general cover together, look a little weird. It is really neat how the dust jackets of the two books match up to make a panoramic picture. Additionally, the hardcover first editions of each novel, if set side by side, make a complete painting, and on the b.
The regulators audiobook by stephen king 9781508218319. It works by cursor movement or nextprevious buttons. Written by stephen king, richard bachman, audiobook narrated by frank muller. Stephen king releases exclusive audiobook drunken fireworks. The regulators story takes place in about a 90 minute window with diary entries and flashbacks filling in the spaces, so there are several points where this book drags on and on. The regulators by stephen king audio book simply audiobooks. The standthe stand is a sound book where the epic span functions in kings favor, and he uses it not so much for giant collection pieces most of the audio book consists of individuals either riding bikes or sitting around speaking but to allow his. The regulators stephen king first edition signed rare book. The regulators by stephen king author kate nelligan narrator. Mar 16, 2014 king also has a couple of new books coming out later this year that i wanted to check out.
The regulators audiobook stephen king, richard bachman. The regulators by stephen king overdrive rakuten overdrive. This is another finest example of stephens ability to get your heart out through your gut and mouth, as the story keeps it pounding. Thinking this jumble of ideas somehow added up to over the sum of its parts, the day after king ended writing desperation he got started on the regulators. The regulators by richard bachman psued stephen king and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Master storyteller stephen king presents the classic, terrifying new york times bestseller of those caught between the s. In 2004, rest stop won the national magazine award for fiction. Hodder are boosting stephen kings backlist with new covers, new author brand lettering and a marketing campaign which directs readers to the right king title. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about. The pentacle stephen king audio book part 1 unpublished duration.
A theme with cool jquerycss thumbnail scroller plugin. The two novels represent parallel universes relative to one another, and most of the characters present in one novels world also exist in the other novels reality, albeit in different circumstances. The regulators is a novel by the master of horror, stephen king. The regulators, a novel written by stephen king under the pseudonym richard bachman. Oct 12, 2015 kings audiobooks have won multiple audie awards, including best fiction wins for doctor sleep, duma key, and the talisman and audible audiobook of the year wins for 112263 and doctor sleep. His recent work includes the institute, elevation, the outsider, sleeping beauties cowritten with his son owen king, and the bill hodges trilogy. Download audiobooks narrated by stephen king at and save. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The biggest difficulty is that bachman is at the drivers seat. Read the regulators by stephen king available from rakuten kobo.
But king makes hay in this story in which anything can happen, and does, including the warping of. Written by stephen king, richard bachman, narrated by frank muller. The regulators is a novel by american author stephen king, writing under the pseudonym richard bachman. Stephen king the regulators audiobook stephen king. Stephen edwin king born september 21, 1947 is an american author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, and fantasy novels.
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