"A Best Horror Book of 2025. Some of the best minds in horror came together...to create this phenomenal doorstopper of a book, unveiling new stories from across the timeline and universe of The Stand. It’s a massive, and massively ambitious tome, and against all odds, there is not a single weak link among the three dozen writers who contributed to this vast tapestry. The year’s best anthology in a walk." —Bloody Disgusting

“A Best Book of 2025. This landmark anthology draws upon the imagination of 36 of horror’s brightest contemporary names to map the further reaches of [Stephen King's The Stand]—and go beyond. There are too many good stories….The End of the World As We Know It is more than a massive homage to a classic text, but a vital anthology and an invaluable time-capsule of horror in this golden era.” —Vulture

"A Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Book of 2025. An assortment of work from today’s top horror writers. Even if you’ve never read The Stand, this is a chance to sample the best in the genre.” —Wall Street Journal

“One of the buzziest horror books of the year…a sprawling, epic continuation of Stephen King’s The Stand through the lens of some of the best writers in horror. Whether the horror prowess of editors Brian Keene and Christopher Golden gets you in the door, or you just can’t pass up that table of contents, you won’t be let down by this towering collection.” —Paste Magazine

“A perfectly edited and consciously constructed anthology inspired by [Stephen King’s] 1978 postapocalyptic novel The Stand…Each story stands on its own, but laid out together, they effortlessly immerse readers in a connected world...An incredible achievement that manages to expand, enrich, and improve its source material…A must-buy…this is a spectacular tribute to the ultimate epic horror novel of the 20th century.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“A must-have for Stephen King fans, scores of great writers contribute stories set in the world of the author’s apocalyptic masterpiece…Constant Readers will have a ball debating their favorite pieces.” —Variety

“Stories vary from visceral and violent to philosophical, and the breadth and diversity of the included authors add depth to King’s world…With a star-studded list of authors, including some outside the realm of the horror genre, this highly anticipated collection will garner a wide audience…captivating.” —Booklist (starred review)

"A Best Horror Book of 2025. Some of the best minds in horror came together...to create this phenomenal doorstopper of a book, unveiling new stories from across the timeline and universe of The Stand. It’s a massive, and massively ambitious tome, and against all odds, there is not a single weak link among the three dozen writers who contributed to this vast tapestry. The year’s best anthology in a walk." —Bloody Disgusting

“[A] chilling postapocalyptic anthology…the contributors approach this eerie setting with creativity and curiosity…Even readers unfamiliar with The Stand will find much to enjoy here, while fans will be pleased by the attention to detail. Every entry hits the mark, a tribute both to the editors’ selection process and King’s original worldbuilding.” —Publishers Weekly

"A Best Horror Book of 2025. If you’ve been around the horror community this year, you probably don’t need [us] to tell you that The End of the World as We Know It has been a total phenomenon...one seriously incredible table of contents. If the world’s going to end, this is the book you’ll want on your shelf." —The Lineup