The Outsider (King novel)
2018 horror novel by Stephen King
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- The Outsider (2018) is a horror novel by the American author Stephen King.
- Plot In the fictional town of Flint City, Oklahoma, the mutilated and raped corpse of Frankie Peterson is found.
- Maitland claims innocence, having been at a conference with several other teachers in Cap City at the time, which the other teachers all confirm.
- On the day of Maitland's arraignment, a large crowd has gathered around the courthouse.
- Maitland is mortally wounded before Ollie is killed by the police.
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WikipediaThe Outsider (2018) is a horror novel by the American author Stephen King. The novel was published by Scribner.
In the fictional town of Flint City, Oklahoma, the mutilated and raped corpse of Frankie Peterson is found. Fingerprints and DNA at the crime scene as well as witness accounts all clearly indicate local sports coach Terrence Maitland as the killer, so detective Ralph Anderson orders a public arrest.
Maitland claims innocence, having been at a conference with several other teachers in Cap City at the time, which the other teachers all confirm. Footage of Maitland at the conference as well as fingerprints are found, casting confusion on the case.
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