Duma Key

by Stephen King · 2008

Duma Key is a psychological horror novel by Stephen King, first published on January 22, 2008 by Scribner. After a catastrophic construction accident leaves Edgar Freemantle without his right arm and with severe head injuries, he moves to the remote Florida island of Duma Key on his psychologist's advice. There, he resumes painting, discovers a mysterious artistic talent that reveals hidden truths, and becomes entangled with the island's eccentric residents, including a dementia‑stricken heiress and a grieving former attorney. As Edgar's paintings grow more powerful, long‑buried paranormal forces awaken, exposing secrets about his ex‑wife, his friends, and the island’s dark past. The novel blends trauma recovery, supernatural horror, and crime elements while exploring themes of loss, memory, and the transformative power of art.