The Outsider

Summary

Stephen King's novel "The Outsider" begins with the investigation of a brutal murder of a boy in a small town. All evidence points to Terry Maitland, a respected coach of the school baseball team. However, despite the irrefutable proof of his guilt, it soon becomes clear that Terry has an alibi: he was in another city at the time of the crime. Detective Ralph Anderson, who arrested Maitland, starts to doubt the obviousness of the case. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that supernatural forces are involved, and a mysterious entity capable of taking on the appearance of others emerges. Anderson and his team must unravel the mystery and stop "the outsider" before it strikes again. The novel explores themes of fear, distrust, and the nature of evil, blending elements of detective fiction and supernatural thriller.