by Stephen King
First published 1988
A once-mighty king lies poisoned, his young heir Peter framed for the murder. The wicked wizard Flagg installs the king's other son, the weaker Thomas, on the throne. Trapped atop the Needle, Peter plots a daring escape to expose Flagg's treachery and reclaim his rightful place before the sorcerer's dark designs destroy the kingdom of Delain.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, fantasy
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers
Setting: Delain, The Needle, In-World
372 pages · Paperback · Gallery Books
Content warnings: violence