Duma Key

Duma Key is a psychological horror novel by American novelist Stephen King. The book reached #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List. It is King's first novel to be set in Florida or Minnesota. The dust jacket features holographic lettering. The story begins shortly after a Minneapolis construction company owner named Edgar Freemantle barely survives a horrific on-site accident where his truck was struck and crushed by a runaway crane. Though he... more

Duma Key is a psychological horror novel by American novelist Stephen King. The book reached #1 on the New York Times Bestseller List. It is King's first novel to be set in Florida or Minnesota. The dust jacket features holographic lettering. The story begins shortly after a Minneapolis construction company owner named Edgar Freemantle barely survives a horrific on-site accident where his truck was struck and crushed by a runaway crane. Though he has survived, Freemantle's right arm is amputated, and severe injuries to his head cause Edgar to have problems with speech, vision, and memory. Because of the excruciating pain resulting from the accident and the subsequent recovery, Edgar also has violent mood swings and thoughts of suicide. The accident also takes a toll on his personal life. After Edgar attacks his wife Pam twice -- one time stabbing her with a plastic knife, the other strangling her -- she files for divorce while he is still in recovery from his injuries. On the advice... less