cell by stephen king (preloved)

Cell is a horror novel by Stephen King that explores the collapse of society after a mysterious signal transmitted through cell phones turns people into violent, mindless zombies. The story follows Clayton Riddell, a graphic novel artist, who narrowly escapes the outbreak in Boston and sets out on a dangerous journey to find his son, Johnny, in the chaos that follows. Along the way, Clayton joins a group of survivors who struggle to navigate the terrifying new world where human nature has been twisted by the signal.

As the group makes their way through the wreckage of civilization, they face increasing threats from both the “phoners” and other human survivors. The novel explores themes of technology, human survival, and the fragility of civilization. With King’s trademark tension and suspense, Cell is a fast-paced, chilling exploration of how quickly society can unravel in the face of an inexplicable catastrophe.