
Never Flinch
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Jessie Mueller
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Stephen King
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By:
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Stephen King
From master storyteller Stephen King comes an extraordinary new novel with intertwining storylines—one about a killer on a diabolical revenge mission, and another about a vigilante targeting a feminist celebrity speaker—featuring the beloved Holly Gibney and a dynamic new cast of characters.
When the Buckeye City Police Department receives a disturbing letter from a person threatening to “kill thirteen innocents and one guilty” in “an act of atonement for the needless death of an innocent man,” Detective Izzy Jaynes has no idea what to think. Are fourteen citizens about to be slaughtered in an unhinged act of retribution? As the investigation unfolds, Izzy realizes that the letter writer is deadly serious, and she turns to her friend Holly Gibney for help.
Meanwhile, controversial and outspoken women’s rights activist Kate McKay is embarking on a multi-state lecture tour, drawing packed venues of both fans and detractors. Someone who vehemently opposes Kate’s message of female empowerment is targeting her and disrupting her events. At first, no one is hurt, but the stalker is growing bolder, and Holly is hired to be Kate’s bodyguard—a challenging task with a headstrong employer and a determined adversary driven by wrath and his belief in his own righteousness.
Featuring a riveting cast of characters both old and new, including world-famous gospel singer Sista Bessie and an unforgettable villain addicted to murder, these twinned narratives converge in a chilling and spectacular conclusion—a feat of storytelling only Stephen King could pull off.
Thrilling, wildly fun, and outrageously engrossing, Never Flinch is one of King’s richest and most propulsive novels.
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Critic reviews
"Jessie Mueller provides a rich, satisfying performance that should please fans of King’s audiobooks, particularly his most recent works. By now, King has fully embraced the detective genre. Private investigator Holly Gibney is back—with her dizzying intellect, ability to think through tough cases, and relatable quirks. The story is a revenge plot that has the murderer announcing to law enforcement a plan to kill '13 guilty and one innocent.' Along the way, Gibney hits the road, serving as protection for a famous women’s rights activist who also attracts credible, dangerous threats. Mueller fully embodies the many diverse voices that make up Gibney’s world of the Finders Keepers detective agency, including characters who break into song. Mueller’s tone embraces the mounting tension." —AudioFile Magazine
Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2025 by The New York Times Book Review, AV Club, Variety, The Boston Globe, The Minnesota Star Tribune, Vulture, Men’s Health, Book Riot, New York Post, Goodreads, AARP, Paste, and more!
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This is the best narration I've heard in the last 3 years.
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King Stumbles?
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But ..
He has once again defaulted to his almost formulaic format of his own personal politics and beliefs..i.e.
conservative = bad
Christians= bad
you miss the days of his more even handed view of Novels like The Stand or Desperation where you might at least have a positive view of those who are practicing Christians..
it's at the point where King appears almost infantile in pushing his own views...
Even with that he is still a masterful storyteller...
The afterword makes you ponder if King is impacted by any health issues etc given how he sounds .
On the plus side the narration is vastly improved over his previous work of Holly..but still behind Will Patton's masterful acting of Holly's personality..you still can't go wrong with His work ..as a fan he is still vibrant..but come on Steve ..can you have a bad guy who shares YOUR views or only those opposite of yours .??
King is Still King
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outstanding 💖
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No spoilers
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Holly Gibney is the hero we need.
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Not good
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I am so disappointed! This story is convoluted and choppy! It would have been better if the story just centered on the serial killer with more of his background motivations.
I watched a movie where Holly Gibney was played by Cynthia Orivo. The Holly Gibney in this story bears no resemblance.
I hope we don't have to wait another 2 years for King's next release. I gave the book 4 stars only because it is a Stephen King book.
The narrator was just ok.
Choppy Story
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It’s alright
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Average at Best
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