Duma Key (2008) is a literary-horror novel by Stephen King set in Florida. After a catastrophic accident leaves construction magnate Edgar Freemantle with a traumatic brain injury and an amputated arm, he moves to the island of Duma Key to heal. Taking up painting as therapy, Edgar discovers his art channels a sinister supernatural force tied to the island. Alongside new friends, including Elizabeth Eastlake, a woman with a mysterious past, Edgar confronts a malevolent spirit called Perse, whose dark power manifests through his eerie paintings. Combining themes of trauma, artistic creation, and friendship, Duma Key explores the struggle against unseen evil and the unpredictable forces shaping life. The novel is praised for its suspenseful, atmospheric storytelling and psychological depth.
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