Rose Madder (Horror • Psychological Thriller) – 1995 First Edition Hardcover

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When Survival Turns Supernatural

Rosie Daniels spends nine years walking on eggshells—then one morning she just walks out. What follows is a pulse-pounding chase through city streets, Greek-myth dreamscapes, and the darkest corners of the human mind.

Stephen King blends raw realism with uncanny horror, proving once more he can make even a paint-splattered canvas feel dangerous.

Why Readers Keep Turning Pages

  • Grit meets magic. Domestic-abuse escape story collides with surreal mythology—classic King fusion.
  • Sharp character work. Rosie’s steady courage and Norman’s chilling rage feel scarily real.
  • Collector status. First edition, first printing from Viking—hard to find in solid shape.
  • Bonus margin voice. Prior owner left neat notes praising King’s “glorious metaphors”—a personal touch for fellow Constant Readers.

Edition Snapshot

Detail Information
Author Stephen King
Publisher Viking Press
Year 1995
Edition First Edition • First Printing
Format Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages 432
Dimensions 9.75 × 6.75 × 1.75 in (approx.)
ISBN-10 0670858692
Genre Horror • Psychological Thriller
Condition Good vintage—jacket shows edge wear; boards firm; pages clean 

Ready for a Night You Won’t Forget?

Open to chapter one, feel your pulse quicken, and remember why King still rules the horror shelf. If you’re building a serious first-edition lineup—or just crave an intense read—click Add to Cart before another collector claims it.

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