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THE DARK TOWER VII THE DARK TOWER BY STEPHEN KING THIS IS THE RAW UNPROOFED SCAN OUTPUT IN PDF FORM OF AN ADVANCE READERS COPY OF THIS BOOK. ALTHOUGH WE DEPLORE UNPROOFED RELEASES WE ARE TAKING THE RARE STEP OF RELEASING THIS BOOK IN THIS FORMAT TODAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2004 - ONLY SO THAT IT CAN BE ENJOYED PRIOR TO THE PUBLICATION OF THE TREEBOOK ON 21 SEPTEMBER 2004. YOU MAY REST ASSURED THAT A FULLY PROOFED VERSION, IN MULTIPLE FORMATS, WILL BE RELEASED BY US IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE! ELF (EBOOK LIBERATION FRONT) STEPHEN KING ILLUSTRATED BY MKHAKL WHELAN THE DARK TOWER VII: THE DARK TOWER The final volume of Stephen King's masterful multi-volume epic—hailed as a "hypnotic blend of suspense and sentimentality...a sprawling, eventful tale of demons, monsters, narrow escapes, and magic portals" (The New York Times Book Review). T he most anticipated book in Stephen King's legendary career, The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower is the final installment to the bestselling author's epic series—a story that began thirty-three years ago with The Cunslinger and has gathered millions of ardent fans since Donald M. Grant published a limited edition of that first volume in 1981. This volume completes the quest of Roland Deschain, the last gunslinger in a world which has "moved on." Like the first book in the series, the last is beautiful- ly illustrated by famed fantasy artist Michael Whelan. And with the same mix of tri- umph and loss that made Wolves of the Calla a runaway bestseller, The Dark Toiver tracks Roland towards his ultimate goal, the tower itself—the center of all time, all place. But this time, as Roland's ka-tet moves through The Dixie Pig in New York City to Algul Siento in End-World, the losses come from within his circle of com- panions. His antagonists, from Mia's chap Mordred to the force of evil known as the Crimson King, grow more desperate. In the final stage of his search, Roland needs one more ally, a last key to gain entry to the tower. What awaits him there, at the tower's very top, is a mystery sure to awe King's legions of devoted fans. With Stephen King's unparalleled storytelling power, and with interest in fantasy at an all-time high, the release of The Dark Tower will be the most exciting publishing event of the year. Stephen King is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. The international bestselling author of more than forty novels and two hundred short stories, including Wolves of the Calla, Everything's Eventual, and Dreamcatcher, he lives with his wife, Tabitha, in Maine and Florida. The Dark Tower VII September 21, 2004 A Donald M. Grant Book/Scribner Fiction 6x9, 864 pages $35.00 1-880418-62-2 Nonmerch0684031795 Do not quote for publication until verified with finished book. This advance uncorrected reader's proof is the property of Simon & Schuster. It is being loaned for promotional purposes and review by the recipient and may not be used for any other purpose or transferred to any third party. Simon & Schuster reserves the right to cancel the loan and recall possession of the proof at any time. Any duplication, sale or distribution to the public is a violation of law. THE DARK TOWER VII: THE DARK TOWER Copyright © 2004 by Stephen King WWW.STEPHENKING.COM Illustrations © 2004 by Michael Whelan WWW.GLASSONIONGRAPHICS.COM Book design by Thomas Canty and Robert K. Wiener All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. Maps © 2004 by Robin Furth "BAD COMPANY," by Paul Bernard Rodgers, Simon F. Kirke © 1974 (renewed) WB MUSIC CORP. and BADCO MUSIC INC. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. Warner Bros. Publications U.S. Inc., Miami, Florida 33014 Lyric excerpt from "Hurt" written by Trent Reznor, copyright 1994 Leaving Hope Music/TVT Music, Inc. Administered by Leaving Hope Music, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission. "THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT" by George David Weiss, Luigi Creatore, and Hugo Peretti © 1961, Renewed Abilene Music, Inc. Permission secured. All rights reserved. Library of Congress Control Number: 2004109365 Printed in the United States of America 1 3 5 7 9 1 0 8 6 4 2 ISBN 1-880418-62-2 FIRST TRADE EDITION Distributed by Simon & Schuster, Inc. SCRIBNER 1230 Avenue of the Americas ' New York, NY 10020 DONALD M. GRANT, PUBLISHER, INC. Post Office Box 187, Hampton Falls, NH 03844 WWW.GRANTBOOKS.COM He who speaks without an attentive ear is mute. Therefore, Constant Reader, this final book in the Dark Tower cycle is dedicated to you. Long days and pleasant nights. Not hear? When noise was everywhere! it tolled Increasing like a bell. Names in my ears Of all the lost adventurers, my peers — How such a one was strong, and such was bold, And such was fortunate, yet each of old Lost, lost! one moment knelled the woe of years. There they stood, ranged along the hillsides, met To view the last of me, a living frame For one more picture! In a sheet of flame I saw them and I knew them all. And yet Dauntless the slug-horn to my lips I set, And blew. 'Childe Roland to the Dark Tower came.' —Robert Browning "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came" I was born Six-gun in my hand, behind a gun I'll make my final stand. —Bad Company What have I become? My sweetest friend Everyone I know Goes away in the end You could have it all My empire of dirt I will let you down I will make you hurt —Trent Reznor CONTENTS PART ONE: THE LITTLE RED KING DAN-TETE I: CALIAHAN AND THE VAMPIRES 3 II: LIFTED ON THE WAVE 17 III: EDDIE MAKES A CALL 31 IV: DAN-TETE 55 V: IN THE JUNGLE, THE MIGHTY JUNGLE 81 VI: ONTURTLEBACKLANE 113 VII: REUNION 133 PART TWO: BLUE HEAVEN DEVAR-TOI I: THE DEVAR-TETE /.' 141 II: THE WATCHER ! 155 III: THE SHINING WIRE 171 IV: THE DOOR INTO THUNDERCLAP 189 V: STEEK-TETE 199 VI: THE MASTER OF BLUE HEAVEN 221 VII: KA-SHUME 247 VIII: NOTES FROM THE GINGERBREAD HOUSE 265 IX: TRACKS ON THE PATH 309 X: THE LAST PALAVER (SHEEMIE'S DREAM) 321 XI: THE ATTACK ON ALGUL SIENTO 343 XII: THE TET BREAKS . 387 PART THREE: IN THIS HAZE OF GREEN AND GOLD VES'-KA GAN I: MRS. TASSENBAUM DRIVES SOUTH II: VES'-KAGAN III: NEW YORK AGAIN (ROLAND SHOWS ID) IV: FEDIC (TWOVIEWS) 421 451 485 531 PART FOUR: V THE WHITE LANDS OF EMPATHIGA DANDELO I: THE THING UNDER THE CASTLE 549 II: ON BADLANDS AVENUE 577 III: THE CASTLE OF THE CRIMSON KING 597 IV: HIDES 629 V: JOE COLLINS OF ODD'S LANE 647 VI: PATRICK DANVILLE 685 PART FIVE: THE SCARLET FIELD OF CAN'-KANOREY I: THE SORE AND THE DOOR (GOODBYE, MY DEAR) 715 II: MORDRED 751 III: THE CRIMSON KING AND THE DARK TOWER 777 EPILOGUE SUSANNAH IN NEW YORK 807 CODA FOUND 817 APPENDIX ROBERT BROWNING "CHILDE ROLAND TO THE DARK TOWER CAME" 833 AUTHOR'S NOTE 843 » ILLUSTRATIONS ". . . THE WHITE COMMANDS YOU!" 14 "COME ON THEN, YOU BASTARDS." 110 "...WILL YOU?" 174 HE REACHED FOR IT AGAIN . . . 206 BELOW THEM IN THE SEEPING LIGHT WAS THE VILLAGE. 334 HE MOVED IN BETWEEN JAKE AND EDDIE. 398 . . THE PIACE WHERE ROLAND FINALLY STOPPED FELT MORE LIKE A CHURCH THAN A CLEARING. 494 . . . HE SAT ON HIS THRONE — . . . WHICH IS MADE OF SKULLS 622 . . . WOE TO WHOEVER HAPPENED TO BE IN HIS PATH. 654 IT WOULD NEVER OPEN AGAIN . . . 750 . . . HIS FACE WENT SLACK WITH A PECULIAR SORT OF ECSTACY. .. 782 THE DARK TOWER 814 REPRODUCTION REVELATION REDEMPTION RESUMPTION K TOWER VII

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