One of Stephen King’s many side projects is transforming into a novel proper. Bad Hand Books has announced that they’ll be publishing a novel version of the author’s post-apocalyptic newspaper The End Times, which he co-writes with fellow author Ben Percy, early next year.
Set in an eerily familiar version of the future where the world is struggling to begin again after a deadly pandemic, The End Times is a serial project that puts readers into the shoes of Mary Poole, a small-town Minnesota resident who revives an old printing press and publishes the titular newspaper. She quickly draws in new writers — including Richard Bachman’s widow Claudia Inez Bachman, if you know you know — but also discovers that a sinister agenda is at work in her town that will change it forever, and likely for the worse.
“The End Times is a deeply dystopian story with concerning similarities to the threats that America faces today,” says Bad Hand Books’ Doug Murano. “The series tackles misinformation and the vital role media presented in good faith has within a vulnerable population. It’s exciting to bring this important story to an even wider audience through a full-length novel in a time where we need stories like this more than ever.”
The End Times: Volume One will present the full text of the serialized newspaper printed in a traditional 8.5” x 11” novel size, as well as exclusive material that will appear only in the collected version. A dollar from each book purchased directly through Bad Hand is also being donated to mutual aid efforts in Minnesota, supporting rebuilding communities after its occupation by ICE.
A hardcover version of The End Times: Volume One hits shelves in early 2027, and is available for pre-order now on Bad Hand Books’ website.
