--- product_id: 21236970 title: "December Park Paperback – March 1, 2014" brand: "ronald malfi" price: "SAR 518" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/21236970-december-park-paperback-march-1-2014 store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # December Park Paperback – March 1, 2014 **Brand:** ronald malfi **Price:** SAR 518 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** December Park Paperback – March 1, 2014 by ronald malfi - **How much does it cost?** SAR 518 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/21236970-december-park-paperback-march-1-2014) ## Best For - ronald malfi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ronald malfi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![December Park Paperback – March 1, 2014 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61-57W9GmxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Malfi's Best by a Long Shot *by B***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 11, 2023* So, I have read almost all of Malfi's books; I'm maybe 3 short of having finished his entire catalogue. While I feel he is the best horror writer working today, Mr. King notwithstanding, Malfi's books, almost without exception, are deliberately paced (being kind here) and usually feature some excellent imagery and developments throughout, albeit few and far between. In other words, his books feature quite a lot of banality punctuated by some terrific horror scenes, if you can get through the creative droughts. This book is no different in that regard; it is slow to get started--slow even to get to the heart of the matter. However, at some remove, I realized Malfi tried to write a coming-of-age story just as he simultaneously wrote a serial killer who-dun-it novel. The latter is really compelling; the former is somewhat less so, though the relationships in this novel are poignant and do ultimately yield something substantive, even if they sometimes distract from the overall mystery. As is his custom, Malfi describes what the protagonist is eating quite often, and there are other whole scenes that could have been excised but were not, but the serial killer mystery kept me chugging through this one (think Zodiac by David Fincher). I had to know who the killer was, despite all the subterfuge. So, if you like a good mystery, and an interesting, though scattershot, investigation, this is right in your wheelhouse. Comparisons have been made to The Body and other of King's works, but I didn't get the parallel with that particular short work as it was about a quest to locate a body, and this is a book about many disappearances attributed to a kidnapper/serial killer. And sure, some of the repartee is similar, but it is a markedly different journey these boys undertake, and all of it takes place in the nineties, with, for instance, Cobain's suicide being referenced along with a few grunge songs and nineties tropes. All in all, I devoured this book, whilst suffering the more banal bits, and was bereft when I finished it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Excellent Mystery Set in the 90s *by B***F on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 26, 2023* Fans of Stephen King’s Stand by Me will love Ronald Malfi’s December Park.Ronald Malfi’s December Park is a master class in character development. The story follows a group of friends who witness the body of a young girl being recovered from the woods near their home. The discovery of her remains marks a gruesome twist in a rash of recent child disappearances perpetrated by someone nicknamed “The Piper.”Angie and his band of friends, burdened by scrawny newcomer Adrian, who has found evidence he hasn’t shared with the police, endeavor to discover “The Piper’s” identity and restore peace to their Harting Farms suburb. So begins a summer of comradery and exploration. How much does one risk for true friendship? Can there ever be a stronger bond than exists during adolescence?Having just read Malfi’s Black Mouth, I expected December Park to fall into the horror category. While there were some gross-out moments, it is much more of a literary mystery than a horror novel. It is an exploration of a summer without social media and cell phones. Boys riding bikes and traipsing through the woods. Sneaking a cigarette and meeting friends at the local diner. It is about the things in these characters’ pasts that attempt to define them, and what it means to discover one’s self.December Park offers a nostalgic look at the folly and bravery of youth in the nineties. It explores the depth of bonds forged in loyalty and the innocence of the past when children weren’t helicopter parented and tethered to tech. A dangerous time, for sure, but what a story! This heartbreaking-yet-hopeful novel is one of the best slow burns I’ve read in a long time. Angie and his band of brothers drew me in from page one. A big thank you to the author for such an entertaining escape and kudos for a job well done. Highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great suspense thriller with twists and surprises *by M***A on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 26, 2023* I thought for sure I had it figured out and I was completely wrong. I love it when that happens. Nothing is worse than a book like this being easy to solve. I thought the story of the kids was really good. Reminded me of my ‘90’s childhood in a lot of ways. It was creepy in all the right places and I seriously enjoyed it so much. I was sad it was over at the end. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/21236970-december-park-paperback-march-1-2014](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/21236970-december-park-paperback-march-1-2014) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*