Song of Susannah: The Dark Tower VI by Stephen King

Roland's Ka-tet is closer to the tower than ever, and now has to find help in the most unusual of places: author Stephen King. In a plot twist that would fail in the hands of lesser writers, King weaves himself into the story in a way that makes it more alive than ever. It cements the Dark Tower as his tale, his chance at redemption, while simultaneously holding Roland's Quest up to the higher power of the storytelling gods.

Susannah, now possessed by the spirit of Mia (and pregnant to boot) sneaks into our where and when to have the baby away from Roland's group. Susannah realizes Mia is delivering herself directly into the hands of the evil Crimson King and struggles to give Jake and Father Callahan time to reach her. As their story draws to a close, they all prepare themselves to face death, one final battle for the Rose, sacrificing all other things.

In another where and when, Roland and Eddie seek out Stephen King, essentially their God, to see if he can help put the tower back in balance. After surviving a tremendous gun battle with Balazar's men, they venture to find first Calvin Tower (to set him back on the right path) and then on to King. And in their dealings with King, the story unfolds into an amazing trip through King's subconscious, as the origins of all of these familiar and unfamiliar things are revealed. The story pounds towards a climax, with Susannah in labor, Jake and Father Callahan ready to make their final stand, Roland and Eddie seek the final steps to the tower, and King's presence in the story becomes crucial. If the final book can hold up to what's been prepared, this work will be King's magnum opus and one of the great literary works of our time.