The Dark Half
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31-Jan-2008

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Description: Thad Beaumont is a writer in Castle Rock who suffered from writer's block. He decided that he may be able to overcome his problem by writing under a different name, and so he came up with the fictitious George Stark. The Stark books were a huge success, but once he decides to get rid of George by 'burying' him in an empty grave, his problems begin!

You see, George Stark does not like being dead, and he needs Thad to keep writing so he can live, and while he is living, he takes out his revenge on all the people that were involved is his 'death'. But not everything is as it seems, because "The Sparrows are flying again!"

Published: Viking, 1989

Dedication: This book is for Shirley Sonderegger who helps me mind my business, and for her husband, Peter.

Characters:

?, Dave State Police telephone technician
?, Freida Worked for Rick Cowley
?, Hilary Assisting O.R. nurse in Thad's surgery
?, John Worked for Rick Cowley
?, Mary Lou Character in Thad Beaumont's book
?, Nan Owner of the luncheonette
?, Rosalie Worked at Dave's Market
?, Wes State Police telephone technician
Addams, Charles Cartoonist
Albertson, Dr. Lester Assisted in Thad Beaumont's surgery
Arsenault, Dolly Roadside produce store owner
Bannerman, George Sheriff that was killed by Cujo
Beaumont, Elizabeth (Liz) Wife of Thad
Beaumont, Glen Father of Thad
Beaumont, Shayla Mother of Thad
Beaumont, Thaddeus (Thad) Writer who used a pseudonym "George Stark" as a way to overcome writers block. He wrote "The Sudden Dancers" and "Purple Daze" and is working on "The Golden Dog"
Beaumont, Wendy Twin daughter of Thad and Liz. Sister of William
Beaumont, William  Twin daughter of Thad and Liz. Brother of Wendy
Black, Harry At Lake Davis
Booker, Louise Worked at Publishers Weekly
Bradford, Deke Head of Castle Rock Public Works department
Brannigan, Ossie Kept a car in Albert Martin's shed
Briggs, Mrs Hit by husband then she tried to commit suicide after he died
Briggs, Norton Bashed his wife then committed suicide
Brigham, Sheila Police Dispatcher
Burks, Wilhelmina History lecturer at Uni. Girlfriend of Rawlie DeLesseps
Burretts, Roland Darwin Press Chief Comptroller
Burroughs, ? Worked with Thad Beaumont
Carroll, Tom (Gonzo Tom) Chairman of the uni English department
Chalmers, Patricia (Polly) Owner of You Sew and Sew
Chatterton, Tom Police officer who watched Thad. Killed
Clark, ? Neighbour of the Beaumont's
Clawson, Frederick Tenant of Dodie Eberhart. He was the reason Thad had to go public about being George Stark. George got him though!
Clutterbuck, Andy Police Officer
Cowley, Miriam Ex wife of Rick. Partner in his book publishing business before Stark killed her
Cowley, Rick Thad Beaumont's friend and agent
Cujo Dog who killed George Bannerman (And some unnamed others)
DeLesseps, Rawlie Boyfriend of Wilhelmina Burks, and friend of Thad Beaumont.
Donaldson, Mike Wrote the article about the 'death' of George Stark.
Eamons, Danny State Sheriff
Eberhart, Dodie She was a high-class prostitute in the past and came into money by blackmailing some of her clients.
Eddings, Jack Police officer watching the Beaumont house
Ellington, ? Character in George Stark's books
Evelyn Character in Thad Beaumont's book
Fenton, Althea Secretary at the university English department, but is now dead
Fortin, Charlie Does odd jobs for Thad
Gamache, Ellen Wife of Homer
Gamache, Homer Old man found dead - beaten to death with his own prosthetic arm
Gates, Darla Worked in the accounting department of Darwin Press. One of Stark's victims
Gavineaux, Frank Found Homer Gamache's body
Golden, Ellie Editor of George Stark's books
Griffiths, Nonie Character in Stark's books. Carved up Alexis Machine's face
Halstead, Jack Character in George Stark's books. Killed
Hamilton, Warren State trooper who found Homer Gamache's truck
Harding, John Wesley Name of Thad Beaumont's childhood pet raccoon
Harkavay, Jerry Worked for Associated Press at Waterville
Harrison, Steve Maine state police officer who guarded Thad
Hartland, Trevor Castle Rock Fire Chief
Holt, Steven (Digger) Head of Castle Rock grounds keeping crew.
Hume, George Doctor that Thad visited
Jackett, Sonny Sonoco service station owner
Keeton, Danforth (Buster) Castle Rock first selectman. Owner of the family plot where George Stark's fake headstone was placed.
LaPointe, John Deputy Sheriff in Castle Rock
Loring, Dr. Anesthesiologist in Thad's surgery
Machine, Alexis Character in George Stark's books
Malone, ? FBI agent who interviewed Thad. Partner of Bill Prebble
Manchester, ? State Trooper guarding Thad
Martin, Albert (Fuzzy) Local alcoholic in Castle Rock
Massenburg, ? Neighbours of the Beaumont's on Lake Lane
Myers, Phyllis Photographer from People magazine that took the pictures for the article about Thad being George Stark. The fake tombstone was her idea.
Pangborn, Alan J Sheriff of Castle Rock
Pangborn, Annie Wife of Alan. She was starting to get headaches on a regular basis (Which is possibly how she died in the car crash just before the Castle Rock book - Needful Things)
Pangborn, Toby Son of Alan and Anne.
Pangborn, Todd Son of Alan and Anne
Parker, ? Character in George Stark's books
Payne, ? Neighbours of the Beaumont's on Lake Lane
Payton, Henry Worked at Oxford State Police Barracks
Pender, Judge Local judge
Philips, Dave Helped with grounds keeping in Castle Rock
Prebble, Bill FBI agent who interviewed Thad.
Pritchard, Helga Wife of Hugh
Pritchard, Hugh Doctor at Bergenfield County hospital. A neurologist who operated on Thad to remove his 'tumour'
Rangely, Jack Character in George Stark's books.
Reardon, Lieutenant New York City cop
Reed, Mr. School bus driver who saved Thad's life as a child. He was a medic in Korea
Ridgewick, Norris Police Officer in Castle Rock
Rodway, Joe Killed his wife
Rodway, Mrs. Wife of Joe
Rollick, Lester Character in George Stark's book
Sadler, ? Neighbours of the Beaumont's on Lake Lane
Schulman, Mr Neighbours of Dodie Eberhart. Corporate Lawyer
Scoretti, ? Person on whom Alexis Machine had done a job.
Seward, Dr. Doctor who said Thad's headaches were simply migraines
Stark, George Fictional writer who came to life. He wrote "Machine's Way", "Riding to Babylon", and "Oxford Blues". He was 'buried' in Homeland Cemetery
Stark, Richard Pseudonym of Donald Westlake, and author, and the basis of Thad's choice of the name Stark
Stevens, ? Police Officer that watched Thad
Stevens, Elizabeth Maiden Name of Elizabeth Beaumont
Tellford, Marth Aunt of Elizabeth Beaumont
The Sparrows The birds that finally help Thad beat Stark, as Thad knows about them, but Stark does not.
Thomas, Seaton (Seat) Police Officer in Castle Rock
Toomey, Charles F., Jr. Police officer that was called to the dead Frederick Clawson
Toomey, Stephanie Wife of Charles
Van Allen, Ray Castle County medical examiner and coroner
Westerman, Tony Character in George Star's book
Williams, ? Neighbours of the Beaumont's on Lake Lane
Wilmot, Gaspard Inventor of the 'yo mama' doll
Wister, Randy At Lake Davis

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