The Gunslinger
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238 pages · Released Feb 1, 2012 · Hodder & Stoughton
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The Gunslinger is the opening volume of Stephen King's epic Dark Tower series and is intended for mature teen and adult readers. The story contains substantial violence, dark supernatural horror, morally gray characters, and thematic elements of obsession and moral compromise. While it has literary merit and world-building strength, its tone and content are significantly darker and more adult-oriented than typical young adult fantasy.
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