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    Finn
    Finn
    Finn
    Audiobook57 minutes

    Finn

    Written by Stephen King

    Narrated by Kellen Boyle

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    About this audiobook

    Meet Finn. From all appearances he’s just a regular Irish kid, living in an Irish city, but he’s exceptional in one way: He’s wildly unlucky. He was dropped at birth and nearly ripped in two by a lightning strike. Never mind the cherry bomb that blew off one of his toes when he was five or that fall from the monkey bars at age seven that left him with a broken arm. His grandmother promises his fortunes will change, that God owes him, but what are the chances of that when the author of his fate is legendary storyteller Stephen King, the undisputed master of the macabre, eerie, and plain terrifying?

    King sets the scene: Finn is nineteen, walking home alone at night after necking with his girlfriend. He’s exhilarated and aching with what it means to be young and alive. Then bam: Another kid who’s dressed suspiciously like him, who, in fact, looks a lot like him, runs smack into him. This is weird enough, but moments later, while he’s still rubbing a scraped elbow, a van pulls up and two men jump out and grab him. A hood is thrown over his head, there’s a needle in his arm, and he’s out. He wakes in a cell, the captive of men who think he’s got answers to give them about a briefcase full of plans, about blueprints and some bomb factory, and they are willing to go to great—and painful—lengths to get what they want from him. It’s got to be a case of mistaken identity, or is something far more sinister going on? And far more absurd?

    As the young man tries to save his skin, he travels through existential and psychological crises that are a signature of King’s stories. No one knows monsters—imagines monsters—like the creator of It, The Outsider, Pet Sematary, and countless other mind-bending and timeless bestsellers, but in Finn he targets a peculiarly twenty-first-century monster: men so consumed by spy and war games that they twist reality to suit their purposes. As darkly funny as it is deeply unsettling, this latest story from King pokes some serious fun at “the luck of the Irish”—or in fact counting on any kind of luck when the machinations of a few bullies and madmen can so easily and tragically upend the lives of the innocent.

    Editor's Note

    Humorous and chilling…

    King’s taut psychological short story about the kidnapping and torture of an innocent young man is at once darkly humorous and utterly chilling. “Finn” is a cutting commentary on the dangerous consequences of toxic masculinity, conspiracy theories, and the glorification of spy games.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEverand Originals
    Release dateMay 25, 2022
    ISBN9781094444970
    Author

    Stephen King

    Stephen King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His recent work includes Never Flinch (May 2025), 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. 

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    What our readers think

    Readers find this title to be a mixed bag. Some reviewers enjoyed the short story and found it engaging, with likable characters and a captivating plot. They appreciated Stephen King's storytelling abilities and felt immersed in the narrative. However, there were negative reviews as well, criticizing the poor dialogue, weak story, and abrupt endings. Some reviewers were disappointed and expected more from a Stephen King book. Overall, the book received a range of reactions, but those who enjoyed it found it to be a fun and gripping read.

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    • 4/5
      Too short but interesting, like an introduction for new book.
    • 4/5
      I found it funny and strange. These characters were unhinged.
    • 5/5
      Great little slice of an unlucky life story. Love the narrator's voice. It was unique and charming.
    • 3/5
      The narration gave life to the characters. Interesting ending, it'll keep me wondering that's for sure.
    • 5/5
      Really good book not scary but had me on edge of the seat
    • 2/5
      This is like when a writer has a brain fart while watching a random movie and wants to write a lazy scenario with no further plot or explanation probably because he had a deadline and a story due. Easy way to make money if just slapping your name on it guarantees it as a best seller.
    • 3/5
      As a short story it was okay, but it left me wanting more to be explained regarding some of the characters. Hopefully this is more of an introduction of a character to come.
    • 1/5
      The audio book seemed incomplete and included advertising for Scribd. Rey disappointed.
    • 2/5
      Nothing new.. I could easily predict the story. Nothing like stephen kinhs type.
    • 3/5
      Personally not for me but the writing was amazing as always from stephen king
    • 3/5
      It was a short brainless read, nothing scary about it really.
    • 5/5
      Enjoyed Kings short story. Perfect for ride home
      Thank you
    • 2/5
      The summary was the entire book. I did laugh out loud at parts.
    • 5/5
      Amazing, it was a lot of fun, full of spectacular moments
    • 5/5
      A very interesting short story. I'm pretty sure that Finn has another part in the universe. He will probably show up when we least expect it.
    • 4/5
      Short and gripping. This is the King I know and love.
    • 3/5
      Very short would have like more information and development of character
    • 4/5
      Good God I have no idea what I just listened to but best believe I was INTRIGUED from start to finish! Poor Finn went through so much that he began to question his sanity. Heck, I was beginning to question it too. Perhaps I need to go over it again to really understand what happened in the third act but overall, I loved it!

      10/10 would recommend!
    • 4/5
      Nice little story, really liked it. Finn is Finished for sure..
    • 3/5
      It’s alright but the end was more like of up to someone’s interpretation I guess…
    • 5/5
      Freaky ending, as usual. Leaves you thinking. And not in a good way.
    • 4/5
      Excellent with macabre style to enjoy a short story well with an Irish twist.
    • 3/5
      This was a weird little story about wrong place wrong time. It leaves lots of questions but I had fun listening to it!
    • 2/5
      A few ha-has but mostly kind of weird. Not Pet Sematary by any means.
    • 3/5
      This was a good short story. I just don’t think I have the demographics for horror audiobook for.
    • 5/5
      This story was chilling. I liked how King name-dropped Spotify
    • 5/5
      Great short story. I love Stephen King. ❤ ❤ ❤
    • 5/5
      It was totally awesome and I really enjoyed it thanks
    • 3/5
      Just ok, kinda lost me in the middle. Quick listen
    • 4/5
      Maybe not a classic, but a very enjoyable listen. Stephen King fans will Appreciate The familiar tone. An excellent job by the narrator. If you're old enough to remember The Troubles you'll get it. Younger readers may need a little background. I'm glad I dipped in. thank you