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The Dead Zone

Book • 1979
The Dead Zone follows Johnny Smith, who after a car accident, falls into a coma lasting nearly five years.

Upon waking, Johnny discovers he has developed the ability to see into the past and future through touch.

He struggles with the burden of his new power, especially when he envisions a disastrous future involving a ruthless politician, Greg Stillson.

Johnny must navigate his new reality, help solve a serial killer case, and ultimately try to prevent a nuclear war.

The novel explores themes of missed opportunity, belief, and the sacrifices one must make to alter the course of events.

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Scott Galloway
as his favorite book and the work of his favorite writer, Stephen King.
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Alex Jones
while referencing the movie adaptation starring Christopher Walken.
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Rick Dufer
when discussing the paradox of preventive killing.
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Keith Olbermann
when making a comparison with a scene from the movie.
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Mentioned during a discussion of Stephen King's filmography and the adaptation of his work.
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Kelton Reid
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worked on.
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Joe Hill
as one of his three favorite books.
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David Cronenberg
when recalling meeting Christopher Walken, who he worked with on it.
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Anthony Scaramucci
while discussing the 1983 movie adaptation of Stephen King's novel.
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Mike Flanagan
as one of the Stephen King adaptations that grabbed him early.
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