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Feb 2022
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Dark Tower Detour with Richard Chizmar (...

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Here's a preview of our new series Dark Tower Detour, which studies the minutiae of Roland's quest towards the Tower. The latest episode finds the Dans speaking with author Richard Chizmar, who discusses his latest collaboration with Stephen King, Gwendy's Final Task. Together, they discuss the novel's connections to The Tower, what it's like to team up with America's most prolific author, and just who exactly is the mysterious Richard Farris.


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