Stephen King "Mr. Mercedes" (2014) ***1/2

Surprisingly, for such a fan of horror, Mr. Mercedes (2014) is only the sixth Stephen King book that I've read. I greatly enjoyed it—a gripping modern detective novel with compelling characters, albeit with some tropes, but they work for the story. I found some of the scenes and dialogue a little silly, but overall, it’s a winner. I look forward to reading the two sequels.