Stephen King's new novel MR. MERCEDES debuted this week at #1, on both the US and UK bestseller lists. In the US, it is #1 for hardcover fiction, e-book, and combined e-book and print.
MR. MERCEDES published in the U.S. on June 3, and is off to a great start. It was the #1 adult novel on Amazon.com in the first week. People magazine has named it their “Book of the Week”.
While this may seem expected, every time it happens, we are impressed.
“On one level, “Mr. Mercedes” is an expertly crafted example of the classic race-against-the-clock thriller. On another, it is a novel of depth and character enriched throughout by the grace notes King provides in such seemingly effortless profusion. It is a rich, resonant, exceptionally readable accomplishment by a man who can write in whatever genre he chooses”.—The Wall Street Journal
Meanwhile, strong reviews have started to come in, and the common theme seems to be that, as a master storyteller, King has an uncommon ability to adapt to any genre.
Here is a talk by King on the background and creation of the book:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTB9D7IpyBQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tz8yrVER0LA
Hodder and Stoughton, King's UK publisher has produced a set of creative teaser videos, where the "Mr. Mercedes Killer" is introduced by some of King’s most iconic characters, such as Carrie and Pennywise:
http://vimeo.com/97148421
http://vimeo.com/96721618
http://vimeo.com/96816936
http://vimeo.com/96815180
http://vimeo.com/96814781
http://vimeo.com/96814531
http://vimeo.com/96721618