Sleeping Beauties

In this remarkable collaboration between Stephen King and Owen King, the narrative unfolds on an epic scale, exploring the dire implications of a world without women. Set in a future eerily similar to the present, a mysterious affliction befalls women once they fall asleep—they become encased in a cocoon-like substance. If their slumber is disturbed, they awaken as fierce and dangerously violent beings. However, during their sleep, they experience a world far removed from chaos, where peace and concord are the norm. Central to this tale is Eve Black, a woman seemingly unaffected by this sleeping curse. Her existence poses the question: is she a unique scientific anomaly, or is she a malevolent force that must be eradicated? As society grapples with her enigma, men are driven by primal instincts, splitting into factions—some eager to eliminate Eve, others desperate to protect her. In the chaos, there are those who seize the opportunity to settle scores, plunging the male-dominated world into violence. The story unfolds in a small Appalachian town dominated by a women's prison, offering a vivid backdrop for this engaging tale. "Sleeping Beauties" is not only a testament to the creative synergy between father and son, Stephen and Owen King, but it also resonates deeply with contemporary themes, making it a gripping and thought-provoking read.