It might sound far-fetched and silly, but King makes it all work surprisingly well.

Its just unnerving and dread-inspiring stuff all around.

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The Dead Zone - book cover - 1979

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The Shining - book cover - 1977

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Cujo - book cover - 1981

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The Long Walk - 1979 - Stephen King - Richard Bachman

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It - book cover - 1986

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The Stand - book cover - 1978

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Pet Sematary - book cover - 1983

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11_22_63 - book cover - 2011

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Misery - book cover - 1987

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