Detective fiction, celebrated for its intricate plots and intellectually engaging mysteries, also provides colorful source for linguistic and stylistic study. The present research explores the unique linguopoetic strategies employed by Stephen King in his contribution to the genre, with particular attention to the Bill Hodges Trilogy, which includes novels of Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, and End of Watch. By focusing on subtle, often overlooked features of King’s language use, this study explores how author manipulates narrative voice, character psychology, and reader perception through linguistic means that transcend conventional detective genre tropes. Article also touches upon writer’s linguistic and poetic devices to create colorful narrative of suspense and mystery.

Poetic devices, linguistics, narrative

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