The Running Man (novel)

"The Running Man" is a dystopian novel by Stephen King (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman) set in a bleak future where society is divided into the wealthy and the impoverished. The story follows Ben Richards, who participates in a deadly televised game called "The Running Man," where contestants must evade relentless hunters across a dangerous landscape. The game is a brutal spectacle designed to entertain the privileged while exposing the oppressive government. Through Richards’ struggle, the novel explores themes of social injustice, media manipulation, and individual defiance against authoritarian control.