 First edition cover. | |
| Author | Stephen King |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | Bill Hodges Trilogy |
| Genre | Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Published | June 3, 2014 (Scribner) |
| Publication place | USA |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| Pages | 436 |
| ISBN | 978-1-4767-5445-1 |
| Followed by | Finders Keepers |
Mr. Mercedes is a crime novel by American writer Stephen King. He calls it his first hard-boiled detective book. It was published on June 3, 2014.[1] It is the first volume in a trilogy, followed in 2015 by Finders Keepers, the first draft of which was finished around the time Mr. Mercedes was published,[2][3] and End of Watch in 2016.
The novel won the 2015 Edgar Award for Best Novel from the Mystery Writers of America[4] and Goodreads Choice Awards for 2014 in the "Mystery and Thriller" category.[5]
- ^ "Stephen King – Mr Mercedes release date and synopsis". Upcoming4.me. December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
- ^ King, Stephen (10 June 2014). "Stephen King @Stephen King". @Stephen King. Stephen King via twitter. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
- ^ "Mr. Mercedes – Letter from Stephen & The Toll". stephenking.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ "Mystery Writers on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
- ^ "Best Mystery & Thriller 2014 — Goodreads Choice Awards". Retrieved 20 January 2017.