Cover of 'Salem's Lot

    'Salem's Lot

    Stephen King

    529 pages

    NOW A NEW FILM STREAMING ON MAX • #1 BESTSELLER • Ben Mears has returned to Jerusalem’s Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his new book. "A master storyteller." —The Los Angeles Times When two young boys venture into the woods, and only one returns alive, Mears begins to realize that something sinister is at work. In fact, his hometown is under siege from forces of darkness far beyond his imagination. And only he, with a small group of allies, can hope to contain the evil that is growing within the borders of this small New England town. With this, his second novel, Stephen King established himself as an indisputable master of American horror, able to transform the old conceits of the genre into something fresh and all the more frightening for taking place in a familiar, idyllic locale.

    This book is so gripping that I read it virtually straight through in one day!

    This is probably one of King's best books ever, and while it's a bit scary, it's a must-read.

    This book is so terrifying that it even had my hardcore King-fan dad afraid to sleep while reading it.

    This book still has the power to freak readers out even decades later.

    This book is a masterclass in building tension, with each chapter more intense than the last. It's so gripping that you might find yourself taking breaks just to catch your breath. Even in a crowded room, the fear it instills is palpable, making it a thrilling read that you won't want to put down.