Greetings!

For those of you who appreciate a good book every now and then --- the latest issue of ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY has a cover story concerning the retirement of STEPHEN KING.

He states in the article that his book, which will be released on Tuesday --- FROM A BUICK 8, will be his last new novel.

However, he also states that his LAST THREE books ever, shall be the final three installments of his magnum opus --- THE DRAK TOWER. Of the DARK TOWER, books 5 and 6 are already completed, and his is on final revisions on book 7.

The tenative release schedule is as follows:

Dark Tower Book 5 - Fall 2003

Dark Tower Book 6 - Spring 2004

Dark Tower Book 7 - Fall 2004

After that, let's hope that Mr. King enjoys a long and healthy retirement!

Peace and Prayers,

Kent Daniel Bentkowski - Buffalo, NY USA