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Please see pictures for damage. A science fiction novel written by master storyteller Stephen King. Published in 2009, this massive #1 New York Times bestseller tells the story of a small Maine town suddenly sealed off from the rest of the world by an invisible, impenetrable force field.Book Summary & Key ElementsThe Setting: The fictional town of Chester's Mill, Maine.The Conflict: Chaos erupts as the mysterious barrier slices through buildings, crashes planes, and cuts off resources.The Antagonist: Big Jim Rennie, a corrupt local politician who uses the crisis to establish a tyrannical grip on the town.The Hero: Dale "Barbie" Barbara, an Iraq War veteran and short-order cook leading a resistance to find a way out.Media AdaptationsThe banner at the top of the cover references its successful live-action adaptation. The book inspired a hit Under the Dome television series produced by CBS that aired for three seasons between 2013 and 2015.