Stephen King’s newest novel, Never Flinch, which was released just two weeks ago on May 27, is already featured in Amazon’s extensive Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off (B1G1) book sale. The promotion includes dozens of King’s works — ranging from his latest release to beloved classics like Salem’s Lot, It, and Pet Sematary — offering readers an affordable way to expand their King collections.
Currently available only in hardcover, Never Flinch is priced at $22.38 after a $10 discount from its original $32 list price. Given its higher price point compared to other titles in the sale, pairing it with another hardcover novel in the promotion could maximize savings. Notable hardcover titles included in the B1G1 offer this week include:
It — $18.34 (was $35)
Pet Sematary — $17.66 (was $30)
Salem’s Lot — $25 (was $45)
You Like It Darker: Stories — $16.61 (was $30)
Billy Summers — $18 (was $30)
Fairy Tale — $16.47 (was $32.50)
Doctor Sleep — $15.32 (was $30)
The Institute — $16 (was $30)
Under the Dome — $21 (was $35)
About Never Flinch
King’s latest novel, spanning 448 pages, features two main storylines that gradually intertwine. Set in the fictional Buckeye City, the plot is ignited by a chilling letter sent anonymously to the local police. The sender vows to murder 13 innocent people and one guilty individual, citing this as retribution for a prior injustice.
Detective Izzy Jaynes leads the investigation into the threats, aided by Holly Gibney — a private investigator and familiar figure for King’s long-time readers. Holly also serves as bodyguard to Kate McKay, a women’s rights activist facing stalking threats during her national speaking tour.
Never Flinch marks the seventh Stephen King book to include Holly Gibney, a character King has described as one of his favorites. While knowledge of Holly’s backstory may enhance the reading experience, the novel stands alone and does not require familiarity with previous works.
Holly Gibney and Related King Titles in the Sale
For readers interested in following Holly’s journey, several related Stephen King novels featuring her are also part of Amazon’s B1G1 50% off promotion. These include:
Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy #1)
Finders Keepers (Bill Hodges Trilogy #2)
End of Watch (Bill Hodges Trilogy #3)
The Outsider
If It Bleeds (collection of novellas)
Holly (a 2023 novel centered entirely on Gibney)
King introduces Holly Gibney in Mr. Mercedes (2014) as part of the Bill Hodges Trilogy, which follows a retired detective. Her role expands through the sequels and into The Outsider (2018), which was adapted into an HBO series, and If It Bleeds (2020). Holly (2023) is notable as the first King novel featuring her as the sole protagonist.
While each book is accessible to new readers, the stories do build on one another, so reading them in chronological order may provide the best experience.
For those looking to expand their Stephen King library or dive into Never Flinch, Amazon’s current B1G1 50% off sale offers an excellent opportunity to do so at a discounted price.
