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Mile 81

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Mile 81 is Stand by Me meets Christine -the story of an insatiable car and a heroic kid. At Mile 81 on the Maine Turnpike is a boarded-up rest stop, a place where high school kids drink and get into the kind of trouble high school kids have always gotten into. It's the place where Pete Simmons, armed only with the magnifying glass he got for his tenth birthday, finds a discarded bottle of vodka in the boarded up burger shack and drinks enough to pass out. Not much later, a mud-covered station wagon (which is strange because there hadn't been any rain in New England for over a week) veers into the Mile 81 rest area, ignoring the sign that says "closed, no services." The driver's door opens but nobody gets out.      By the time Pete Simmons wakes up from his vodka nap, there are half a dozen cars at the Mile 81 rest stop. But two kids and a horse are the only living things left...unless you maybe count the wagon. With the heart of Stand By Me and the genius horror of Christine , Mile 81 is Stephen King unleashing his imagination as he drives past one of those road signs.     In the bonus story "The Dune," originally published in Granta 's October 2011 horror issue, retired Florida Supreme Court Judge Harvey Beecher tells his lawyer about a mysterious sand dune on an unnamed island a short distance off the Gulf coastline of his family's property. Harvey first visited the island at the age of ten in 1932, after his grandfather, a scoundrel and land speculator who'd created the family fortune, told him Blackbeard's treasure might be buried there. Traveling to the island became a daily addiction for Harvey...and now his lawyer is about to discover the shocking reason why.

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10 comments

  • Bradly Thieklin
    •November 6, 2023 at 1:43 am
    If they had toned down the explicit content, this story would have been fantastic. However, the inclusion of the short story at the end made the entire purchase totally worth it.
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  • Dusty B.
    •November 3, 2023 at 3:34 am
    King has actually revisited a familiar theme in "Mile 81," which bears a striking resemblance to an earlier story he penned about a murderous oil patch lurking in a lake, preying on unsuspecting teenagers.
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  • Edward S.
    •October 23, 2023 at 10:55 am
    These two short stories were definitely worth my time and money. While "Mile 81" took some time to get going, it ended up being very satisfying. I can say the same for the other short story, "The Dune."
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  • Glinda Hehir
    •October 23, 2023 at 8:53 am
    These two tales are ideal for those looking for a fast-paced audiobook experience. Both narratives progress swiftly, and the titular story is packed with thrilling action. However, personally, I found myself more drawn to the second feature, "Dune," as it offers a more subdued storyline that gradually builds a sense of foreboding, reminiscent of the works of O. Henry. I highly recommend this audiobook for fans of Stephen King, especially those who enjoy his shorter stories.
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  • Matilda Michealson
    •October 6, 2023 at 12:54 pm
    This short story is awesome, a blast to listen to. But let me tell you, it left me with more questions than answers. It's possible that the kids in the story are just as clueless, but I would have loved a little clue to keep me hooked.
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  • Thelma Pizana
    •October 6, 2023 at 12:29 am
    This little story has all the creepy atmosphere that you'd expect from a Stephen King piece, along with some truly horrifying moments. However, it ultimately feels like it doesn't quite reach a satisfying destination.
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  • Edmundo Pentico
    •October 2, 2023 at 4:40 am
    The book initially has a slow start, and the story feels a bit disconnected. However, once the story picks up, the suspense intensifies and it becomes more engaging. Unfortunately, I was let down by the ending of the story. It didn't make much sense to me. Even though it was a quick read (or listen), it left me wanting more. Normally, that could be a positive thing, but in this case, it doesn't feel that way to me.
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  • Annmarie Hyndman
    •September 30, 2023 at 7:23 pm
    The book "Mile 81" by Stephen King is a classic example of his writing style, which includes references to his previous works. The story begins when a station wagon arrives at a closed rest stop, instantly bringing a smile to the reader's face. As the plot unfolds, a Good Samaritan with a King James Bible as his co-driver stops to offer assistance, resulting in a wickedly humorous and macabre scenario that only King can create. Like his infamous demon station wagon, King has no limits or boundaries, fearlessly delving into taboo subjects. This is not the reserved or refined version of King, but rather the quintessential Stephen King fiction that fans have come to love. With a score of Station Wagon 6 and Good Samaritans 0, this story delivers on all fronts.
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