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Mr. Mercedes : A Novel by Stephen King (2015, Us-Tall Rack Paperback). A bold departure from Stephen King’s supernatural horror roots, Mr. Mercedes is a tightly wound cat-and-mouse detective thriller that opens with one of the author’s most chilling premises—a stolen Mercedes plowing through a crowd at a job fair before vanishing into the night. Retired detective Bill Hodges can’t shake the case he failed to close, and his obsession reignites when the killer—an intelligent but deranged loner named Brady Hartsfield—taunts him with a new message. King delivers a gripping story that trades haunted houses for the horrors of the human psyche. Mr. Mercedes explores loneliness, obsession, and the fine line between justice and vengeance, all set against the backdrop of contemporary America’s digital age. It’s a testament to King’s versatility—equal parts detective fiction, psychological suspense, and moral study—and won the 2015 Edgar Award for Best Novel. This 2016 Pocket Books mass-market edition brings King’s acclaimed trilogy starter to a portable format, ideal for readers who appreciate intense, fast-paced storytelling. Condition: The book is in Very Good condition—clean, unmarked text, strong binding, and minimal edge or corner wear. Light toning from age, but overall an excellent, well-kept copy ready for any King collection or thriller shelf.