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Inspired by Richard Matheson's classic "Duel," "Throttle," by Joe Hill and Stephen King, is a duel of a different kind, pitting a faceless trucker against a tribe of motorcycle outlaws in the simmering Nevada desert. Their battle is fought out on twenty miles of the most lonely road in the country, a place where the only thing worse than not knowing what you're up against, is slowing down . . .
Joe Hill is the New York Times bestselling author of Horns and Heart-Shaped Box, and the prize-winning story collection 20th Century Ghosts. He is also the Eisner Award-winning writer of an ongoing comic book series, Locke & Key. Follow him on Twitter @joe_hill.
Stephen King is the author of more than fifty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. Among his most recent are 11/22/63, Under the Dome, and the Dark Tower novels Cell, From a Buick 8, Everything's Eventual, Hearts in Atlantis, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, and Bag of Bones. His acclaimed nonfiction book, On Writing, was also a bestseller. He is the recipient of the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.
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Posted April 18, 2012
I thought this was a good mini book. To bad it was a short one. I look forward to the day (hopefully) father/son will reteam for a longer book.
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Posted July 19, 2012
Loved the story, excellent, splendid. No filler, nothing cut out. Written perfectly to keep you interested and wanting to turn the page to read on, and the finish is not disappointing, it leaves you satisfied.
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Posted May 27, 2012
Grabs you, holds you, won't let go!!! Fast read, 42 pages, only about 20 of story .... there are illustrations .... but a good solid tale.
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Posted July 1, 2012
Even though this was only a short story, I was sufficiently creeped out. I will definitely think twice the next I look back and see a Mack truck in my rearview mirror! I love how even though these characters are only here for about forty pages, you feel like you've known them, like they are real. Great story from this father and son duo!
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Posted September 6, 2012
"Throttle" is a nice homage to Richard Matheson's short story, " Duel." King and Hill knew exactly what they were doing by making this a short story instead of a full-length novel. A short story is more than enough to effectively tell this story without overtelling. Use your imagination if you want more.
The antagonist is still faceless. We, as readers, see nothing more than the semi and the truck driver's arm. Perhaps that is what makes these stories so unsettling. How many times do we drive by a semi on a lonesome road? However, this is ultimately a conflict between father and son.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I'm a big fan of both Joe Hill and Stephen King so whenever I see these two get together to write a story, I grab a copy straight away.
Throttle is a short story about a group of ten outlaw bikers, "The Tribe", who are making their way to Vegas to deal with some unfinished business involving drug money.
All but one of the Tribe are ex Vietnam Veterans. Among these men are father/son bikers Vince and Race. The two have a strained love/hate kind of relationship. While on a stretch of lonely Nevada road, the group notices an eighteen-wheeler that seems to be following them at a close distance. What ensues is an all out fight for survival on a deserted road with this truck mowing down the bikers one by one.
I found this story to be a quick and easy read. The relationship between Vince and Race is surprisingly well developed for a short story. I love King for his short stories and again, these two authors pack a punch here in a small amount of time.
Throttle is peppered with illustrations that just add to the grittiness of the read.
The chase between the bikers and the truck was fast paced and thrilling. As I read I wondered about the truck driver's motives, which are revealed at the end of the story. The authors do a great job at making the truck itself into a hell-bent monster. I also like that the story is about a father and son, written by a father and son team.
Throttle is supposed to be a remake of Richard Matheson's "Duel", which I've never read myself.
On a final note, if you are looking to read another great short by this father/son team, I recommend In the Tall Grass.
Disclaimer: This review is my honest opinion. I did not receive any type of compensation for reading and reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers and authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. I purchased my copy of Throttle.
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Posted August 6, 2012
Pretty good but too short
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Posted June 15, 2012
I really enjoyed this short story. It was the first time I'd heard of Joe Hill. I look forward to reading more of his work.
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Posted May 28, 2012
Very good short story. I did not know that it was written by father and son. I will definitely read more stories by this combination of authors.
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Posted May 27, 2012
Great read. Fast paced and great twisted ending. You gotta try it.
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Posted April 3, 2013
Stephen King never disappoints! Great short story, not his usual sy-fy stuff or horror that is his bread and butter either, which was nice. This story was a great read!!!!!!
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Posted March 10, 2013
I agree it is a short story, but i love it. Couldn't put it down till it was done.
Anonymous
Posted January 23, 2013
Joe hill king and his father the legendary stephen king do a great job at reviving the fear of the big black semi and the mysterious driver that so long ago attempted to run down a family man in the novella duel. The bloody and disturbing story grabd hold of you and won't let go.
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Posted January 2, 2013
This story does not live up to either authors best efforts
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Posted December 10, 2012
Fantastic Story!!! A great tribute to another writer. Not scary but it will keep you on the edge of your seat!
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Posted November 18, 2012
Okayy
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Posted November 18, 2012
Yes babe
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Posted November 2, 2012
although short this book was very entertaining and fast paced right from the beginning. The end has a neat twist u usually don't see in a book this size. Well written, i don't think it will disappoint many king/hill fans. I would love to see more collaborations of the father /son team. Very creative together.
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Posted November 2, 2012
Whether a fan of King, Hill, or Matheson, it is well worth your time.
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Posted October 27, 2012
Joe Hill has his dad's (Stephen King) talent! Wonderful characters,
enticing story.
Overview
Inspired by Richard Matheson's classic "Duel," "Throttle," by Joe Hill and Stephen King, is a duel of a different kind, pitting a faceless trucker against a tribe of motorcycle outlaws in the simmering Nevada desert. Their battle is fought out on twenty miles of the most lonely road in the country, a place where the only thing worse than not knowing what you're up against, is slowing down . . .