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Wizard and Glass


Synopsis


Now with a stunning new cover look comes WIZARD AND GLASS, the fourth captivating volume in King's epic fantasy series THE DARK TOWER.

In the fourth novel in Stephen King's bestselling fantasy quest, the Dark Tower beckons Roland, the Last Gunslinger, and the four companions he has gathered along the road.

In a terrifying journey where hidden dangers lurk at every junction, the pilgrims find themselves stranded in an alternate version of Topeka, Kansas, that has been ravaged by a superflu virus.

While following the deserted highway toward a distant glass palace, Roland recounts his tragic story about a seaside town called Hambry, where he fell in love with a girl named Susan Delgado and where he and his old tet-mates Alain and Cuthbert battled the forces of an evil harrier who ignited Mid-World's final war.

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THE DARK TOWER SERIES:
THE DARK TOWER I: THE GUNSLINGER
THE DARK TOWER II: THE DRAWING OF THE THREE
THE DARK TOWER III: THE WASTE LANDS
THE DARK TOWER IV: WIZARD AND GLASS
THE DARK TOWER V: WOLVES OF THE CALLA
THE DARK TOWER VI: SONG OF SUSANNAH
THE DARK TOWER VII: THE DARK TOWER
THE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: A DARK TOWER NOVEL

Summary

Chapter 1: The Tower

Roland and his ka-tet arrive at the Tower of Gilead, the last bastion of the Gunslingers. The tower is in ruins, and they are confronted by the Man in Black, who has taken Roland's father prisoner. Roland and the ka-tet fight their way through the tower, facing traps and obstacles.

Chapter 2: The Prisoner

Roland finally confronts the Man in Black and learns that his father has been killed. The ka-tet escapes from the tower, but Roland is badly injured. They make their way to a safe haven, where Roland recovers from his injuries.

Chapter 3: The Lady of Shadows

The ka-tet encounters a group of children who have been kidnapped by the Lady of Shadows, a witch who uses them as slaves. Roland and his ka-tet free the children, but they are pursued by the Lady of Shadows and her minions.

Chapter 4: The Oracle

The ka-tet arrives at a town called Tull, where they find an oracle who tells them the location of the Dark Tower. Roland and his ka-tet set out on a journey to the Tower, but they are pursued by the Man in Black and his minions.

Chapter 5: The Glass

The ka-tet reaches the Glass Sea, a vast expanse of glass that separates them from the Dark Tower. They must cross the Glass Sea, but they are attacked by the Man in Black and his minions. Roland and his ka-tet are separated, and Roland is forced to confront the Man in Black alone.

Chapter 6: The Field of Roses

Roland defeats the Man in Black, but he is badly injured. He is taken to a hospital in the town of Hambry, where he is nursed back to health. While he is recovering, Roland learns about the Wizard and Glass, a powerful artifact that may help him find the Dark Tower.

Chapter 7: The Battle of Jericho Hill

The ka-tet reunites and travels to the town of Jericho Hill, where they must fight a battle against the Man in Black and his minions. The battle is a bloody affair, and the ka-tet suffers heavy losses. Roland is captured and taken to the Man in Black's stronghold.

Chapter 8: The Fate of the Wizard

The ka-tet infiltrates the Man in Black's stronghold and rescues Roland. They also find the Wizard and Glass, but the artifact is damaged. The ka-tet escapes from the stronghold and travels to the town of Mejis, where they seek help from the blacksmith.

Chapter 9: The Fall of Mejis

The blacksmith repairs the Wizard and Glass, but Mejis is attacked by the Man in Black and his minions. The ka-tet fights a desperate battle, but they are overwhelmed and the town is destroyed. Roland and his ka-tet are separated, and Roland is left to wander alone.

Chapter 10: The Crossroads

Roland eventually finds his way to a crossroads, where he is confronted by the Man in Black. The Man in Black offers Roland a choice: to abandon his quest for the Dark Tower and return to the world he left behind, or to continue his journey and face the unknown. Roland chooses to continue his journey, and the Man in Black disappears.