Revival by Stephen King. The ending was so fucking bleak.

I cannot say anything about the sequel other than I read it twice, which I rarely do. I liked it.

I do too but damn, I was so disappointed in Fairyland, 60% and then did not bother to skim which was a first for me.

I read Black House again 10 years ago but have not read The Talisman since 1985. May be time for a second look.