The Gwendy Trilogy (Bind-Up): Gwendy's Button Box, Gwendy's Magic Feather, Gwendy's Final Task (Gwendy's Button Box Trilogy) by Stephen King & Richard Chizmar

The Gwendy Trilogy: Gwendy's Button Box | Gwendy's Magic Feather | Gwendy's Final Task by Stephen King & Richard Chizmar

Gwendy's Button Box Trilogy Bind-Up: The complete omnibus collection of the New York Times bestselling trilogy from Stephen King and Richard Chizmar!

In Gwendy’s Button Box, twelve-year-old Gwendy Peterson’s life is forever changed when she is given a mysterious wooden box by a stranger for safekeeping. It offers enticing treats and vintage coins, but he warns her that if she presses any of the box’s beautifully colored buttons, death and destruction will follow.

Years later, in Gwendy’s Magic Feather, she’s a successful novelist with a promising future in politics. But when the button box suddenly reappears in her life, she must decide if she is willing to risk everything for its temptations.

And in the thrilling conclusion Gwendy’s Final Task, evil forces seek to possess the button box and it is up to Senator Gwendy Peterson to keep it from them at all costs. But where can one hide something so destructive from such powerful entities.

About the Author: Richard Chizmar

Richard Chizmar is a prolific American writer, known for his work in the horror and crime genres, as well as his co-authoring with Stephen King. He's the publisher and editor of Cemetery Dance magazine and owner of Cemetery Dance Publications. Chizmar's fiction has appeared in numerous publications and he's won several awards for his writing.

Life and Career

Early Life and Writing

Chizmar grew up in Edgewood, Maryland, surrounded by books and developed a love for writing horror stories at a young age. He was inspired by Stephen King's "The Monkey" in high school, which led him to pursue writing more seriously.

Academic Background

He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in journalism.

Cemetery Dance

Chizmar co-founded Cemetery Dance magazine, which focuses on the works of Stephen King and other horror authors.

Author and Collaborator

He is known for his short fiction collections and co-authoring novels with Stephen King, including the "Gwendy" series.

Awards and Recognition

Chizmar has received numerous awards for his writing, including two World Fantasy awards, four International Horror Guild awards, and the HWA's Board of Trustee's award.

Writing Style and Themes

Chizmar's work often explores themes of mortality, loss, and the power of storytelling. He also incorporates elements of real-life experiences into his fiction.

Personal Life

He is married to Kara, with whom he has a son named Noah.

About the Author: Stephen King

Stephen Edwin King, born September 21, 1947, in Portland, Maine, is a highly acclaimed and prolific American author known for his horror, supernatural fiction, and suspense novels. He is often referred to as "The King" or "The King of Horror". King's books have sold over 350 million copies worldwide and many of his works have been adapted into successful films and television series.

Early Life and Career:

King grew up in Maine with his mother after his parents separated when he was a toddler. He attended the University of Maine, where he wrote for the school newspaper and met his future wife, Tabitha Spruce.

• After graduating, he taught high school English while continuing to write short stories.
• His first novel, Carrie, was published in 1974, launching his career as a horror author.

Literary Works:

• King has written over fifty novels, two hundred short stories, and nine collections of short fiction.
• His works include The Shining, The Stand, The Dead Zone, and It.
• He also wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman.
• Many of his novels and short stories have been adapted into films, including The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, 1408 and Misery.

Personal Life:

• King is married to Tabitha Spruce and they have three children: Naomi, Joe, and Owen.
• He is also a philanthropist, supporting education and community programs through his foundation.
• King has battled drug addiction in the past, but he has overcome it and is now a recovered addict.