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Blaze

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Ron McLarty
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About this listen

 This exciting novel, written months before Carrie under King's Richard Bachman pseudonym, has just been discovered and is being published for the first time ever.

Clay Blaisdell is one big mother, but his capers were just small-time until he met George Rackley. George introduced him to a hundred cons and one big idea: kidnapping the child of rich parents.

The Gerards are filthy rich, and the last twig on the family tree could be worth millions. There's only one problem: by the time the deal goes down, the brains of the partnership is dead. Or is he? Now Blaze is running into the teeth of a howling storm, and the cops are closing in. He's got a baby as a hostage, and the Crime of the Century just turned into a race against time in the white hell of the Maine woods.

©2007 Richard Bachman (P)2007 Simon and Schuster Audio Fantasy Fiction

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Critic reviews

" Blaze feels like an essential missing piece in [Stephen] King's oeuvre, bridging the gap between [his] occasionally derivative, but always compelling, Bachman novels and the shocking power of Carrie." ( Independent on Sunday)
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There is no better author for character development. A gem of a story, well worth the listen .

Unexpected Gem

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not kings normal standard but very readable and great vocal performance by actor thanks

mmmm

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This Bachman/King story was enjoyable from beginning to end. An usual story with a main character that jumped out of the pages (or whatever the audio equivalent is). The narration was first class; perfect for the book. Both Blaze and George were characterized brilliantly. Highly recommended.

Great story

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I have read every SK novel, short story and essay Blaze is something different It is overwhelming in it’s sadness and beauty Blaze was written around 50 years ago It is heartbreaking to know that the world has not changed towards people who we regard as ‘different’ You were correct in your introduction Mr King I wept and I am grateful that your novel from long ago reminded me that I still have the capacity to care.

Stephen King Magnificence

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I didn’t know what to expect as King played it down a little at the start, but I really enjoyed it. Blaze is a great character and definitely has more to him than he or anyone knows. Great performance too.

Awesome story

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Great listen, Great story really enjoyed it. looking forward to the next book to listen too.

Great listen. Great story really enjoyed it.

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You so wanted the end to be different but you understand why it’s not.
It basically shows you life is tough and not everybody gets the breaks they deserve

Sad but good

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What did you like most about Blaze?

I loved Blaze himself, despite being a criminal he was at heart a good man and a victim of circumstances

What was one of the most memorable moments of Blaze?

Don't really want to say, it would spoil the book!

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The ones with Joe

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

I loved this book. Stephen King at his best, despite what his introduction said. I thoroughly enjoyed this one.

Awesome

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Great reading from Ron too. I really felt the differences in the characters. I would recommend.

decent story as you would expect from Stephen King

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I loved this book. After a long break from books, I found it hard to sit down with a book and read, so I thought I would start with audiobooks while doing chores. This book changed that, as I found myself finding things to do just so I could listen to it more.

I found my heart going out to Blaze, a guy who had been given a hard start in life, and used by most he crossed paths with. A criminal with a big heart.

King apologises at the start of this book by saying he doesn't think it's very good but I disagree, I enjoyed it throughly and I am so glad I gave it a chance.

Great story

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