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A collection of four anecdotal novellas by Stephen King, which will captivate his fanatical readers and at the same time be an ideal starting point for those who are just getting introduced to the King's writing. Journalists have a saying: "A story will only become a story if it smells blood" – and a bomb at Albert Macready Middle School is guaranteed to be the first story on every breaking news bulletin. Thus begins Only If I Smell Blood, the self-contained sequel to the best seller The Outsider, starring the incomparable Holly Gibney in her first leading case. Next to Only If It Smells Blood are deservedly three other wonderful, long short stories by this "incredibly versatile and versatile writer" (according to the Sunday Times). In "Mr. Harrigan's Phone," the friendship of a teenager and an elderly man takes an unexpected posthumous turn, "The Life of Chuck" is the moving review of a life shown from end to beginning, and, in "The Rat" , a dead-end writer is forced to confront the dark side of ambition. These four stunning novellas once again reveal King's unimaginable range as a writer, as well as his ability to maneuver across all literary forms, creating works full of humor, horror, and incomparable suspense. Also, the author's note gives us valuable insight into the source of inspiration for each story. The rights to four stories have already made their way to our screens: Netflix, Ryan Murphy and Blumhouse will make an adaptation of the first story of Only If You Smell Blood, "Mr. Harrigan's Phone." Darren Aronofsky's production company has acquired the rights to the second story titled "The Life of Chuck." Ben Stiller has acquired the rights to the third story titled 'Rat'. We follow the life of a troubled writer who makes a Faustian pact with a rodent. The fourth story in the collection, Only If I Smell Blood, is a sequel to The Outsider and may become the second part of the HBO television series of the same name. They said of the book: "From legendary storyteller and master of the short form Stephen King, a unique collection of four chillingly compelling new novellas that confirms his mastery of the genre." –The Washington Post "Intense and chilling...Thought-provoking, frightening, and even mesmerizing, these novellas showcase King's mastery...a powerful addition to his gigantic masterpieces." –Booklist, starred review “Vintage King: a treat for his many fans and a good start if you're just getting into his books” –Kirkus Reviews Stephen King is one of the greatest writers of our time. With 50 novels, 200 short stories and essays, with sales of over 350,000,000 copies to his credit. His works, many of which were made into films or series, include Salem's Lot, It, The Raven, The Black Tower Saga, The Shining, The Green Mile, Misery, Hearts in Atlantis, The Institute, Outsider ), Exaltation, Sleeping Beauty (co-written with his son, Owen King). He has been honored with Bram Stoker and Locus awards from the British, American and International Association of Horror Writers, the Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and the US National Medal of Arts, and in 2016 he was honored by the Library of Congress for the Collection of his Work and in 2018 he was awarded the prestigious PEN Literary Award. Also, The Outsider and The Institute won first place in the 2018 and 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards, Mystery and Thriller respectively. King lives in Bangor, Maine with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.