Now an AT&T Audience Original Series A masterful, intensely suspenseful novel about a reader whose obsession with a reclusive writer goes much too far–the #1 New York Times bestseller about the power of storytelling, starring the same trio of unlikely and winning heroes Stephen King introduced in Mr. Mercedes. “Wake up, genius.” So announces deranged fan Morris Bellamy to iconic author John … fan Morris Bellamy to iconic author John Rothstein, who once created the famous character Jimmy Gold and hasn’t released anything since. Morris is livid, not just because his favorite writer has stopped publishing, but because Jimmy Gold ended up as a sellout. Morris kills his idol and empties his safe of cash, but the real haul is a collection of notebooks containing John Rothstein’s unpublished work…including at least one more Jimmy Gold novel. Morris hides everything away before being locked up for another horrific crime. But upon Morris’s release thirty-five years later, he’s about to discover that teenager Pete Saubers has already found the stolen treasure–and no one but former police detective Bill Hodges, along with his trusted associates Holly Gibney and Jerome Robinson, stands in the way of his vengeance….
Not since Misery has Stephen King played with the notion of a reader and murderous obsession, in this #1 acclaimed bestseller filled with “nail biting suspense that’s the hallmark of his] best work” (Publishers Weekly).more
In this sequel to “Mr. Mercedes”, the story continues decades later when an obsessed reader is incensed that his favorite author not only stopped writing, but began a career in advertising. I recommend reading “Mr. Mercedes” first, as many of characters from that book also appear in this one. Enjoy!
Currently reading Finders Keepers by Stephen King, the 2nd book in the Bill Hodges trilogy. So far so good!
I couldn’t put down ‘Finders Keepers’ – the second book in the Stephen King trilogy that starts with ‘Mr Mercedes’. It’s got a wide range of characters that are all intriguing. A boy finds the notebooks of a reclusive writer, setting a number of events in motion, taking the reader on a thrilling ride.
I love this series, I think mostly because of the characters. The main three are like an unlikely trio that goes around solving mysteries, except these mysteries, aren’t harmless scooby doo types. I also enjoy how King goes into the thoughts and perspectives of the bad guys, which lets the reader know what’s going on before the protagonist does, but still leaves some suspense. The second book in its whole isn’t as great as it’s predecessor, Mr. Mercedes, but the ending of this book is much better than the first.
Overall, this book is a really enjoyable thriller that I think all Stephen King fans will love. I definitely recommend listening to the audiobook is that’s what you’re into, Will Patton narrates it and he does a fantastic job.
I’m a huge fan of Bill Hodges, and I loved Mr. Mercedes (the first in this trilogy). But perhaps because Brady Hartsfield was such a great antagonist and so deliciously creepy, I was disappointed by Morris Bellamy, Finders Keepers’ bad guy.
This one’s definitely still worth reading — it’s a good story, an interesting concept, and it’s great to see how Jerome and Holly have adapted as characters in the series and in Bill’s life.
It seems like Brady’s due for a reappearance in End of Watch — the trilogy’s concluding story — and I’m excited to see how King wraps up Hodges’ story, so I’m holding on in hopes that one has as much to offer as Mr. Mercedes.
Romantic book
I can always count on a good book from Stephen King. Exciting.
This book strangely showed up in my moms house and no one has any clue who it belongs too. I took it as a sign and read it. This book immediately starts out action packed. This is part of a trilogy but you can pretty much read it without getting lost or confused. I actually read this one first then went back to buy book one (Mr. Mercedes). The book follows a retired detective who gets called in to help the sister of a friend with a mess that her brother got herself into. You will pretty much sit on the edge of your seat throughout the entire book.
(4.25 Stars)
Finders Keepers, the second offering in King’s Bill Hodges trilogy, opens in 1978 as nineteen-year-old Morris Bellamy becomes caught up in his deadly obsession. Reclusive author John Rothstein wasn’t given that option. Neither were Bellamy’s two accomplices for that matter. Satisfied Rothstein was a sellout and got what he deserved, Bellamy stashes the murdered author’s priceless unpublished manuscripts in the hollow within a tree near his childhood home and goes merrily on his psychopathic way.
But he doesn’t have the opportunity to read them. As luck would have it – and Morris will tell you it’s his victims who are always to blame – he is arrested for committing a violent rape during a blackout binge and wakes up in a cell, facing a life sentence.
Now fifty-eight years old, Morris finds himself paroled. With thirty-five years to ponder the possibility, Bellamy is convinced Rothstein saw the error of his creative ways and plucked his bad boy character, Jimmy Gold, from humdrum obscurity. The urge to examine the Moleskine notebooks and confirm his theory intensifying, Morris discovers not only his loot missing but that Pete Saubers – the thief – and his family (one of whom just happens to be a Mr. Mercedes victim) have taken up residence in his former home.
Enter Bill Hodges (the protagonist from Book One: Mr. Mercedes) along with his trusty sidekicks Holly Gibney and Jerome Robinson. Recruited by Pete’s astute sister, can the trio take down Bellamy before he adds young Sauber to his ever-growing list of kills? The race is on, and thanks to King’s brilliant pacing, the pages don’t turn, they fly.
An avid fan of King’s classic crime fiction, surprisingly I found the cliffhanger- which suggests the author plans a return home to supernatural horror- so compelling, I already have my copy of End of Watch, the series finale.
I know this was a sequel to “Mr. Mercedes”, but it’s been awhile since I read that first one and sometimes had trouble remembering which characters were in both books and which were entirely new. I had to stop and think about if and where there were connections, which sort of disrupted the flow of “Finders Keepers”.
I think I’d recommend folks reading the two together, one right after the other. In addition I know there is a third book, so maybe it would be better to buy it also and read all three consecutively.
The first part of the book was very good. The middle not so much and around page 250 the main character finally came into the story. Last 150 pages were awesome
I love Stephen King’s books, and have read most. He never disappoints with a scary, twisted story with likable characters and wicked villains you would never want to meet in real life. I always know I will get an especially good read and highly recommend this book to fans and new readers alike!!
Amazing story from the best!
If you are a fan of Misery (twisted #1 fan obsession going way off the rails) … & you’ve already been introduced to Bill Hodges, Holly Gibney, & Jerome in SK’s Mr. Mercedes … then you are most definitely going to Love this Next “Chapter” in their world … We all remember the childhood saying of “Finders Keepers” … but as we approach adulthood most (at least) begin to understand that this is not necessarily true (on moral grounds) … But what if you find something w/a curious & possibly sinister background & somehow think you can gain something positive by just keeping it … w/out ever fully considering how it came to be where you found it or … maybe more importantly … Who put it there to begin with & Why … What if following the old adage of “Finders Keepers” puts you & all you love in mortal danger … … Enjoy …
Very good read and memorial. Good characters. I don’t want to give away anything. It is book number 2 of 3 in the series. I am re-reading them.
While the first book in the trilogy, Mr. Mercedes, focused on the slaughter of unemployed people, this book focuses on one of the victim’s family. It opens with a home invasion robbery which is key to the plot.
Stephen King always writes a good story. He is thoughtful to weave in information from the first novel to refresh my memory. I am a person who reads for understanding, not retention. So I appreciate it when Mr. King so artfully refreshes my memory.
The novel is complete and is able to stand on its own without the first book.
If you have never read Steven King read this one!!!
Great book, really enjoyed.
A continuation of the Bill Hodges Trilogy and definitely vintage King! We’re introduced to Brady Hartsfeld in Mercedes Man, a psychopathic killer that matches wits with Hodges, a retired police detective with failing health. Finders Keepers expands on Hodges relationships with his close friends and accomplices as we see Brady continue to play mind games with him from within the confines of an institution where he has been classified as a brain dead shell of the evil person he was. Good to see King can still write a thriller without the existence of a parallel world or alien context of some sort. An all around good read.
Great read with twist and turns.