{"title":"Gwendy's Button Box Trilogy","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gwendys-button-box-trilogy-3-books-stephen-king-richard-chizmar-horror-paperback","title":"Gwendy's Button Box Trilogy 3 Books Collection Set by Stephen King \u0026 Richard Chizmar - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGwendy's Button Box\u003cbr\u003e\nGwendy's Magic Feather\u003cbr\u003e\nGwendy's Final Task\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\nPublisher: Hodder Paperbacks\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Adult (18+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Gwendy's Button Box Trilogy brings together Stephen King and Richard Chizmar's celebrated Castle Rock saga in one paperback collection. Across three linked novellas and a novel, readers follow Gwendy Peterson from a curious twelve-year-old to an accomplished novelist and rising political star, all while a mysterious box of seven colored buttons reenters her life with tempting rewards and terrifying consequences. Blending small-town dread with King's signature Maine atmosphere and Chizmar's intimate character work, this set is a compact, immersive introduction to modern horror storytelling, perfect for longtime King readers and newcomers alike seeking a fast-paced, emotionally resonant trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis collection gathers the complete Gwendy's Button Box Trilogy, a series that began as a novella collaboration between Stephen King and Richard Chizmar and grew into a full trilogy spanning decades in one unforgettable woman's life. It opens in the summer of 1974, when twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson is approached on Castle Rock's Suicide Stairs by a stranger named Richard Farris, who leaves her in charge of a small, mysterious box. The box dispenses treats and rare coins at the press of a button, but its darker buttons threaten destruction, forcing Gwendy to wrestle with temptation and responsibility far beyond her years. The trilogy then leaps forward, first to a winter storm bearing down on Castle Rock as two girls go missing and the button box resurfaces in Gwendy's adult life, and finally to a defining reckoning that brings the saga full circle. Throughout, Castle Rock functions as more than a backdrop; it is a living, moody presence that magnifies every choice Gwendy makes. Fans of King's expansive Maine mythology will recognize familiar touches woven throughout, while Chizmar's pacing and emotional grounding keep the human stakes front and center. Together, the three books explore power, sacrifice, and the cost of doing what's right, delivered in tightly plotted, page-turning installments that reward both newcomers and longtime King readers who want to revisit Castle Rock one more time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains the complete Gwendy's Button Box Trilogy in one convenient paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCo-written by horror icon Stephen King and acclaimed author Richard Chizmar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows one continuous, emotionally rich storyline across all three books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet in King's signature Castle Rock, Maine, with familiar series touches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact novella-length reads ideal for weekend or travel reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standout gift set for horror and suspense fans on any occasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGwendy's Button Box — Twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson is entrusted with a mysterious box of seven colored buttons by a stranger on Castle Rock's Suicide Stairs, setting the trilogy's moral stakes in motion.\u003cbr\u003e\nGwendy's Magic Feather — Written solo by Richard Chizmar, this sequel finds an adult Gwendy back in Castle Rock as the button box resurfaces amid a search for two missing girls.\u003cbr\u003e\nGwendy's Final Task — Co-written again by King and Chizmar, the trilogy's concluding novel sends a now-accomplished Gwendy toward a defining reckoning tied to the box's enigmatic power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nStephen King is one of the best-selling and most influential authors alive, known for classics like The Shining, It, and The Stand, many set in his recurring fictional Maine towns. Richard Chizmar is the author of New York Times bestselling novels including Chasing the Boogeyman, and coauthor with King of the New York Times bestselling Gwendy's Button Box and Gwendy's Final Task, plus the solo novella Gwendy's Magic Feather. Chizmar also founded Cemetery Dance, a leading specialty press for horror fiction, and has won multiple World Fantasy awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis complete trilogy is a must-have for horror fans, offering a satisfying beginning-to-end arc in one paperback set. It's an easy gift for birthdays, holidays, or a stocking stuffer for the King reader in your life, and a great addition to any classroom library or personal collection craving compact, high-impact storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various Authors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57073080172918,"sku":"PLD15875","price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/gwendys-button-box-trilogy-stephen-king-paperback.jpg?v=1786056947"}],"url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/collections\/gwendys-button-box-trilogy.oembed","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}