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After releasing\xa0The Colorado Kid\xa0and\xa0Joyland\xa0via the Hard Case Crime imprint, Stephen King made his grand debut into the world of hard-boiled crime fiction with\xa0Mr. Mercedes. The first in a trilogy, the 2014 novel introduced readers to Bill Hodges, a crusty, retired detective who finds his golden years interrupted by the taunts of a psychopathic killer he failed to apprehend.\xa0\nJoin the Losers as they detail the book\u2019s origins, how it differs from the author\u2019s previous forays into crime, and the ways in which it reflects evolving societal fears about domestic terrorism. They also discuss the book\u2019s messy vision of a post-recession America and its musings on class, second chances, and the nature of evil. It\u2019s also one of King\u2019s poundcakiest books, so prepare to blush.\nFollow us on\xa0Facebook\xa0|\xa0Twitter\xa0|\xa0Instagram\xa0|\xa0Patreon\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices