Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King (2003, Hardcover)

As a diehard King fan for many years and ardent follower of the Dark Tower series, I treated any new installment as a special gift, something that I wanted so badly that I even when I bought it I was reluctant to start, because to start would surely bring about the end. This is no exception. King continues his infamous "Dark Tower" series with one of the most interesting turns yet. The journey halts for awhile as Roland and his band realize that helping the citizens of the Calla is another piece of the puzzle they are trying to solve. King's major strength, his character development, gets a real workout here as the story shifts from the continuing journey to another aspect of a gunslinger, helping those in need of aid. This is a truly great read and one of my favorite in the series. A library must-have, along with all the installments in this series.