The Talisman

I loved this book so much, I penned a song called "Between the Two" that has been done by the prog rock band Salem Hill. Back in '83, I think, I went to a convention in Knoxville and got to listen as King and Straub read the first chapter aloud. How could you not get hooked? It amazes me how this winding, tense, coming-of-age story was seamless as one writer passed off to...more

I loved this book so much, I penned a song called "Between the Two" that has been done by the prog rock band Salem Hill. Back in '83, I think, I went to a convention in Knoxville and got to listen as King and Straub read the first chapter aloud. How could you not get hooked? It amazes me how this winding, tense, coming-of-age story was seamless as one writer passed off to the other. Simply a masterpiece. Wish I could have the same affection for its sequel.   hide