{"product_id":"the-stand","title":"The Stand","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\nIn \u003cem\u003eThe Stand\u003c\/em\u003e by Stephen King, humanity is brought to its knees by an unstoppable plague, an influenza strain known as \"Captain Trips,\" which devastates the globe, wiping out nearly the entire population. As civilisation collapses, survivors are haunted by vivid dreams that pull them towards two opposing figures: the benevolent, elderly Mother Abagail and the sinister Randall Flagg, the \"Dark Man.\"\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the remnants of society struggle to rebuild, they must choose between the path of light and dark. Mother Abagail brings hope, rallying her followers in Boulder, Colorado, encouraging them to form a community based on compassion and mutual support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn stark contrast, Randall Flagg, a malevolent entity with mysterious powers, establishes a despotic regime in Las Vegas, fostering fear, violence, and subjugation. His horrific past and insidious plans lead his followers down a dark path, as his influence grows, and the ultimate confrontation looms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe survivors are confronted with harrowing moral choices, alliances, and conflicts, testing the very essence of humanity. As these two camps prepare for an inevitable clash, the stakes couldn’t be higher—fate hangs in the balance in an epic battle between good and evil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Stand\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a post-apocalyptic tale; it is a profound exploration of society, morality, and the human spirit, expertly woven with Stephen King’s trademark suspense and intricate character development. This dystopian saga draws readers into an immersive experience, combining horror, fantasy, and drama in an unforgettable masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe time of reckoning is at hand. Randall Flagg's empire of chaos extends its shadow in the west, and the Apocalypse is nigh. Will humanity find redemption or succumb to darkness?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45747829702892,"sku":"9781444720730","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781444720730.jpg?v=1726706471","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-stand","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}