
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. 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. The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. Sometimes growing up means facing your demons. Also, it was his 76th book, and his 61st novel, the 54th under his own name. It is King's third novel published with Hard Case Crime, following the releases of The Colorado Kid and Joyland, respectively. The book was released by Hard Case Crime on March 2, 2021. An ebook edition of LATER will also be available.Later is a horror crime novel by Stephen King.


This edition will be followed by a limited-edition hardcover that will feature two new cover paintings by award-winning artist Gregory Manchess, one for LATER itself and one for a fictitious novel within the novel that features prominently in the plot. LATER will be published initially as a paperback original, featuring an original cover painting by Paul Mann. “It’s terrifying, tender, heartbreaking and honest, and we’re so excited to bring it to readers.” “ LATER is a beautiful story about growing up and facing your demons - whether they’re metaphorical or (as sometimes happens when you’re in a Stephen King novel) the real thing,” said Charles Ardai, the Edgar Award-winning editor of Hard Case Crime. Stephen King commented, “I love the Hard Case format, and this story-combining a boy who sees beyond our world and strong elements of crime and suspense-seemed a perfect fit.” Both of the previous two, THE COLORADO KID and JOYLAND, were New York Times bestsellers.

LATER is the third book Stephen King has written for Hard Case Crime.
