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In Stephen King‘s The Institute, the suspenseful and eerie world of childhood terror meets the high-stakes drama of government conspiracies. When twelve-year-old Luke Ellis, a prodigy with remarkable intelligence, is abducted and taken to a covert government facility hidden deep in the Maine woods, he finds himself in a nightmare far beyond his worst fears. At this secretive Institute, children with extraordinary abilities—like telekinesis and telepathy—are held captive and subjected to relentless, brutal experiments.

Among Luke’s new companions, Kalisha, Nick, and Iris, each possesses their own unique powers. Their lives are a constant cycle of fear and experimentation, with no apparent way out. However, hope emerges when Luke forms an unlikely alliance with a younger boy whose telepathic abilities are even more extraordinary. Together, they hatch a daring plan to escape their grim surroundings.

Meanwhile, in a quiet South Carolina town, former police officer Tim Jamieson has settled into a seemingly ordinary life working for the local sheriff. Unbeknownst to him, his life is about to intersect with the Institute’s dark and dangerous reality as the case of the missing children surfaces, drawing him into a conflict that will test his courage and resolve like never before.

Combining the nostalgic camaraderie of IT with the chilling suspense of The Outsider, The Institute offers a thrilling narrative that explores the resilience of children under extreme duress and the relentless pursuit of justice. As the stakes rise and the line between savior and villain blurs, Stephen King delivers another unforgettable tale of horror and hope.

• Language: English
• Author: Stephen King
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 496
• ISBN: 9781529355413
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