by Stephen King
First published 1999
In a dystopian 2025 America, Ben Richards bets his life on the ruthless TV game show The Running Man. Evading relentless Hunters, he fights for 30 days to win a billion-dollar prize. But the rigged system is stacked against him. As Ben sprints through the rubble-strewn streets, he uncovers the true horrors of this savage world – and the desperate lengths he must go to survive.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, underdog
Setting: Boston, Camden, Derry, Maine, Manchester, New Hampshire, New York City, Portland, Rockand, United States, Winterport, YMCA
Period: 2025
352 pages · Paperback · Scribner
Content warnings: violence