Wentworth, Ohio: a small friendly town where the Carver children bicker over sweets in the E-Z shop and writer Johnny Marinville is the only resident who minds his own business. On Poplar Street, apart from the impending storm, it's just a normal summer's day - with frisbees flying, law mowers humming and barbeques grilling. As the paperboy makes his round, he is unaware of the chrome red van idling up the hill. Soon the residents will be caught up in a game of wills as the regulators arrive in force to face a child whose powers of expression are just awakening...
Richard Bachman
Richard Bachman, the pseudonym of Stephen King, gained fame for his novel "The Running Man" which blends elements of science fiction and dystopian themes. Known for his dark and suspenseful storytelling, Bachman's work explores the darker side of human nature and has left a lasting impact on the horror genre.