Especially if you have a hardcover edition of one of his novels that exceeds 1000 pages.

That thing wouldnt be too far off a brick, really.

Also, the following will only include novels, so no short stories or novellas.

The 10 Scariest Stephen King Books, Ranked

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The way’Salem’s Lotprogresses at such a steady pace is a big reason why it proves so unnerving.

You could oversimplifyThe Shiningby calling it the haunted hotel novel, and thats technically not wrong.

Yet the atmosphere here is undeniably effective.

Carrie - book cover - 1974

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The Long Walk - 1979 - Stephen King - Richard Bachman

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Rage - 1977 - Stephen King - Richard Bachman

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Misery - book cover - 1987

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Cujo - book cover - 1981

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‘Salem’s Lot - book cover - 1975

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It - book cover - 1986

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The Stand - book cover - 1978

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The Shining - book cover - 1977

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