The Outsider

Interesting Facts

• The book combines elements of detective fiction and horror, characteristic of Stephen King's style, and explores the theme of doppelgängers and supernatural phenomena.
• The main character, Detective Ralph Anderson, faces a mysterious murder of a boy, in which a respected community member is accused, but evidence points to his innocence.
• The plot unfolds in the fictional town of Flint City, which becomes the setting for many events related to the crime investigation.
• The book raises the issue of public opinion and its influence on justice, as townspeople begin to doubt the accused's innocence despite contradictory evidence.
• Stephen King incorporates mystical elements into the story, introducing a mysterious entity capable of taking on the appearance of others, adding tension and intrigue.