The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla (5) by Stephen King

“The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla” by Stephen King is the fifth book in the Dark Tower series. In this installment, Roland Deschain and his ka-tet—Eddie, Susannah, Jake, and Oy—arrive in the rural town of Calla Bryn Sturgis. The townspeople are plagued by the Wolves, mysterious creatures that abduct their children, returning them mentally impaired. The ka-tet agrees to help the villagers fight the Wolves, while also dealing with their own challenges, including Susannah’s hidden pregnancy and the growing threat from the sinister Crimson King. The novel intertwines elements of Westerns, horror, and fantasy as it explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and destiny, building towards the greater quest for the Dark Tower.