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Informationen zum Autor Stephen King Klappentext "The new minister came to Harlow, Maine, when Jamie Morton was a boy doing a battle with his toy army men on the front lawn. The young Reverend Charles Jacobs and his beautiful wife brought new life to the local church and captivated their congregation. But with Jamie, he shares a secret obsession - a draw so powerful, it would have profound consequences five decades after the shattering tragedy that turned the preacher against God, and long after his final, scathing sermon. Now Jamie, a nomadic rock guitarist hooked on heroin, meets Charles Jacobs again. And when their bond becomes a pact beyond even the Devil's devising, Jamie discovers that revival has many meanings"--Back cover. Zusammenfassung A dark and electrifying novel about addiction! fanaticism! and what might exist on the other side of life. In a small New England town! over half a century ago! a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers. Jamie Morton looks up to see a striking man! the new minister. Charles Jacobs! along with his beautiful wife! will transform the local church. The men and boys are all a bit in love with Mrs. Jacobs; the women and girls feel the same about Reverend Jacobs—including Jamie’s mother and beloved sister! Claire. With Jamie! the Reverend shares a deeper bond based on a secret obsession. When tragedy strikes the Jacobs family! this charismatic preacher curses God! mocks all religious belief! and is banished from the shocked town. Jamie has demons of his own. Wed to his guitar from the age of thirteen! he plays in bands across the country! living the nomadic lifestyle of bar-band rock and roll while fleeing from his family’s horrific loss. In his mid-thirties—addicted to heroin! stranded! desperate—Jamie meets Charles Jacobs again! with profound consequences for both men. Their bond becomes a pact beyond even the Devil’s devising! and Jamie discovers that revival has many meanings. This rich and disturbing novel spans five decades on its way to the most terrifying conclusion Stephen King has ever written. It’s a masterpiece from King! in the great American tradition of Frank Norris! Nathaniel Hawthorne! and Edgar Allan Poe. ...
