King Raves About New Thriller, Calls It a Must‑Read

Stephen King, the celebrated author whose novels have turned into blockbuster films, recently praised Jordan Harper’s new crime‑thriller as a “barn‑burner.”
King compared the book’s intensity to Thomas Harris’s classic The Silence of the Lambs and urged fans of suspense and mystery to read it immediately. He highlighted its chilling ending, which mirrors a high‑profile real‑life tragedy.

Quick Facts

• Release date: April 28
• Premise: A livestream journalist, a defense lawyer, and an elite fixer uncover a sprawling conspiracy involving a missing woman, a serial killer, and powerful Los Angeles figures.
• Previous work: Everybody Knows – praised as a modern noir, 4.08/5 on Goodreads
• Film connections:
• She Rides Shotgun (2017) – adapted into a 2025 film starring Taron Egerton
• Everybody Knows – adaptation in development

King’s Impact

With over a million followers on Bluesky and several million more on X, King’s endorsement is poised to:

• Boost sales dramatically
• Elevate the book’s profile for a potential cinematic adaptation

Stay tuned—this thriller may soon hit screens as well as shelves.