What if the brightest children were imprisoned for their powers—and no one believed they existed?
The Institute by Stephen King is a gripping psychological thriller that blends supernatural suspense, government conspiracy, and human resilience into a chilling modern horror novel.

When twelve-year-old Luke Ellis is abducted from his home and wakes up in a facility known only as The Institute, he discovers other children just like him—telekinetic, telepathic, and gifted in ways that terrify those in power. Locked inside a place that looks clean and orderly but hides brutal experiments, Luke soon realizes that escape is nearly impossible and survival comes at a terrible cost. The staff believe the children are expendable, but they underestimate one thing—the power of friendship, intelligence, and rebellion.

Running parallel is the story of Tim Jamieson, a former police officer seeking peace in a quiet town, whose fate becomes mysteriously intertwined with the children of the Institute. As secrets unravel and moral boundaries collapse, Stephen King delivers a fast-paced narrative packed with tension, emotional depth, and unsettling questions about authority, ethics, and sacrifice.

Dark, disturbing, and deeply human, The Institute is perfect for readers who enjoy high-stakes thrillers, dystopian fiction, supernatural horror, and character-driven storytelling. This novel proves once again why Stephen King remains the master of modern suspense.

Publisher: POCKET BOOKS FICTION, SIMON & SCHUSTER,INC.

Language : English

Binding: PAPER BACK

Pages : 655