Later

Written by Stephen King

Narrated by Seth Numrich

2022 MYSTERY AUDIE AWARD WINNER!

From legendary storyteller Stephen King—sometimes growing up means facing your demons...

The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine—as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave.

Later is Stephen King at his finest, a terrifying and touching story of innocence lost and the trials that test our sense of right and wrong. With echoes of King’s classic novel, It, Later is a powerful, haunting, unforgettable exploration of what it takes to stand up to evil in all the faces it wears.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Mar 2, 2021
• ISBN: 9781797121758

Stephen King

Stephen King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent work includes Never Flinch, the short story collection You Like It Darker (a New York Times Book Review top ten horror book of 2024), Holly (a New York Times Notable Book of 2023), Fairy Tale, Billy Summers, If It Bleeds, The Institute, Elevation, The Outsider, Sleeping Beauties (cowritten with his son Owen King), and the Bill Hodges trilogy: End of Watch, Finders Keepers, and Mr. Mercedes (an Edgar Award winner for Best Novel and a television series streaming on Peacock). His novel 11/22/63 was named a top ten book of 2011 by The New York Times Book Review and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller. His epic works The Dark Tower, It, Pet Sematary, Doctor Sleep, and Firestarter are the basis for major motion pictures, with It now the highest-grossing horror film of all time. He is the recipient of the 2020 Audio Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award, the 2014 National Medal of Arts, and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King. 

Reviews for Later

[Brandon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Leaves me wanting more, the narration was phenomenal, and I really enjoyed the book overall.

[DaNeen Wyche · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book really held my interest from beginning to end. The reader was not boring, kept me interested and Also had a great tone to his voice. I did not think it was boring at all. Finally something to read that was different. I wanted more and couldn’t put the book down.

[cindy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book! The narrator was superb and made the book that much better.

[Nina Quartuccio · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Loved the narrator and what he brought to the story. Loved everything about this book except the ending. Characters were awesome and the communication so realistic. This was a bit vanilla for King but that didn't bother me because it was so well written. But the ending left me with a bit of dissatisfaction. It felt finalized instead of brought to an ending. It is certainly worth the listen to for the storyline and the narration. I would recommend it unless your looking for gorey/horror then don't bother. Sorry.

[Janessa · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is my favorite Stephan King book, so far. Maybe because I like spooky stories & horror fiction, but it was so intoxicating.

[Dustin Palmer · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the best King books to come out in YEARS.

[James Robertson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I'm going to tread carefully to stay spoiler free, but this is now in my top three favorite King books. I absolutely love the reference that appeared in here and hope this might have a sequel to further tie those two books and their characters together.

I got quite a few laughs out of this story as well. I listened to the audiobook version and the narrator did a splendid job.

What are you waiting for? Stop reading this review and dig in!

[Scott Murphy · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Quick read. Really appreciated the talented narrator of the audiobook. King spins a good yarn, but this one lacks the spiritual depth of my favorites among his books.

[Cyn A-K · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

If King didn't write this it might not have been published. 6th sense ripoff that doesn't progress, and as is often typical of King, a meh ending. Narrator of audiobook does a great job.

[Julie Malone · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The narrator was fantastic but the story was not what I expected. It was not scary in the traditional sense, not as gripping as many King novels.

[Monica Benninghoff · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved this story and the bit of snark from an adorable teen boy.

[Chris Kester · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Jamie sees dead people. Between that and a trip back to the Marsden house of 'salems lot, there is a lot to like in this book. One main antagonist is Thumper the mad bomber who has an almost Urban Legend aura surrounding him.

[Heather Allen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

So good!!! Stephen King never ever disappoints. I am so glad to be a constant reader. ?

[Laurie Stewart · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The story was about a 8 out of 10 . I was a little dissatisfied with the ending. The narrator was excellent. Best one I've listened to so far

[Leah Vartanian · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent! The reader was perfect for this gripping book. I would like this to become a series although don’t know where it would go.

[Lyndon Turner · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the best thing he has written in years.

[gegrape101.gb · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I couldn't stop listening it's a great book once again thanks

[Jessica Jackson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A story that keeps you on edge! Love the twist and turns!

[mpetersdesires · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Another shiver from The King. I was doubly excited when I realized... Well. I'll let you read on for yourself. A shivery little narrative tale I loved from start to finish.

[Sandra Gruszynski · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very good book with a very good reader. King is always good I guess.

[Nancy Harvey · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This might be Mr. King's best yet! Page turner! Loved it!

[Cristian Diaz Basualto · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was a lot of fun, full of mystery and intrigue.

[Stephanie Thomas · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The story is very well told. I’m an avid Stephen king fan and in my opinion it stands out in the way the story is told as well as how it neatly unfolds. It was told in a very matter of fact way which felt more concise or easier to keep up. One single vantage point. I see clearly how it fits into the King omniverse but in a covert way. I hope he continues Jamie’s story because I think it has amazing potential to ultimately answer some questions that all serious King fan definitely have!

[John Water · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Pretty good listening. Twist and turns. Short story well worth time.

[Colt LeBlanc · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the few S.K books I've been okay with about the ending. Worth a read, or a listen.

[anace · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

It's a so so book. I liked it but it did not have a lot of plot and substance

[Shawna · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

THE NARRATION ON THIS WAS VERY WELL DONE. "HE SEES GHOSTS, BUT NOT LIKE IN THE BRUCE WILLIS MOVIE." This is the story of Jamie and his mom and the gift he was given . It helpful in some ways, so help loved ones get answers from the dead. Not when the wrong person finds out about this. Great story, characters always richly written by King and an odd unexpected conclusion.

[lastcookie · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I liked the writing and the mystery kept me going but in the end it seemed like all that build up amounted to nothing. Still I had a good time reading, hence the 4 star rating.

[Vicki Chaney · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very interesting!! I enjoyed listening to the audiobook. It just wasn't very long.

[Ioanna Petridou · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

That's amazing as most of Kings books. Keeps you until the very end