Later is a crime/horror novel written by American author Stephen King, published on March 2, 2021, by Hard Case Crime. The book is available in paperback format with a limited hardcover release. The paperback edition features cover art by Paul Mann, and the limited hardcover features cover art by Gregory Manchess. The 7 hour audiobook is read by Seth Numrich. This is King's third published work with Hard Case Crime, following the release of The Colorado Kid and Joyland. The story is told in first person perspective using Jamie Conklin as the protagonist, who has the ability to see the ghosts of dead people. The novel entered The New York Times fiction best-seller list at number two, in the week ending March 6, 2021.