Roland Deschain, gunslinger, hero continues his perilous adventures in search of the key to the quest that will define his life. Roland's loyal followers Jake, Father Callaham and Oy set out to break Susannah's date with destiny. She has used the power of Black Thirteen to transport her from the farming community of Calla Bryn Sturgis to New York where she prepares to give birth to an unknown entity.