The Stand
by Stephen King
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One man escapes from a biological weapon facility after an accident, carrying with him the deadly virus known as Captain Tripps, a rapidly mutating flu that - in the ensuing weeks - wipes out most of the world's population. In the aftermath, survivors choose between following an elderly black woman to Boulder or the dark man, Randall Flagg, who has set up his command post in Las Vegas. The two factions prepare for a confrontation between the forces of good and evil.
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- Who wrote The Stand?
The Stand is by Stephen King. The catalogue records its first publication in 1978. A later edition may have a different publication date on its copyright page.
- How long is The Stand?
The catalogue records 1,153 pages for a representative edition. Pagination varies with the publisher, format, type size and translation, so check the edition you intend to read.
