Extended Summary - The Colorado Kid: Based On The Book By Stephen King

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE COLORADO KID

BASED ON THE BOOK BY STEPHEN KING

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

The Setup at The Grey Gull

Life on Moose-Lookit Island

Unexplained Mysteries and Old Chestnuts

The Rules of a Good Mystery

The Discovery of the Colorado Kid

The Investigation Begins

Autopsy and Initial Findings

The Cigarette Tax Stamp

The Colorado Kid's Identity and Unanswered Questions

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

The Colorado Kid by Stephen King centers on a puzzling mystery that unfolds on a small island off the coast of Maine. The story revolves around the unexplained death of a man known only as the "Colorado Kid," found dead on a beach with no identification. Two local newspaper editors, Vince Teague and Dave Bowie, investigate the case, which becomes a source of fascination and frustration for them. The narrative follows their attempts to piece together the events leading up to the man's death. The search for answers involves a series of improbable events, such as a cross-country journey in a very short time, and leaves the reader with more questions than solutions. The book explores themes of mystery, the nature of truth, and the way that people construct narratives. The story also emphasizes the idea that some mysteries are simply unresolvable, challenging the traditional structure of a story with a beginning, middle, and end.

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Release date

Audiobook: 23 January 2025