Bøger af Stephen King

Twelve-year-old Jack Sawyer embarks on an epic quest--a walk from the seacoast of New Hampshire to the California coast--to find the talisman that will save his dying mother's life. Jack's journey takes him into the Territories, a parallel medieval universe, where most people from his own universe have analogs called "twinners." The queen of the Territories, Jack's mother's twinner, is also dying.

"Jack Torrance estâa en busca de un nuevo comienzo en su vida. Su esposa quiere mantener a la familia unida. Y su pequeäno hijo, Danny, es el âunico en darse cuenta del mal que los acecha. Esa es la palabra que Danny habâia visto en el espejo. Y, aunque no sabâia leer, entendiâo que era un mensaje de horror. Danny tenâia cinco aänos, y a esa edad pocos niänos saben que los espejos invierten las imâagenes y menos aâun saben diferenciar entre realidad y fantasâia. Pero Danny tenâia pruebas de que sus fantasâias relacionadas con el resplandor del espejo acabarâian cumpliâendose: REDRUM... MURDER, asesinato. Su padre necesitaba aquel trabajo en el hotel. Danny sabâia que su madre pensaba en el divorcio y que su padre se obsesionaba con algo muy malo, tan malo como la muerte y el suicidio. Sâi, su padre necesitaba aceptar la propuesta de cuidar de aquel hotel de lujo de mâas de cien habitaciones, vacâio y aislado por la nieve durante seis meses. Hasta el deshielo iban a estar solos. ÅSolos?..."--Provided by publisher.

The Green Mile: The Complete Serial Novel is a captivating work by renowned author, Stephen King. Published by Pocket Books on June 27, 2017, this book takes readers on a thrilling journey that is both chilling and heart-warming. It is a perfect example of Stephen King's mastery in the horror and fantasy genre. The Green Mile is not just a book, but a serial novel that keeps readers at the edge of their seats from start to finish. The story's unique narrative structure, coupled with King's brilliant storytelling, makes it a must-read for any book lover. Pocket Books has done an excellent job in maintaining the quality and integrity of this iconic work. The Green Mile: The Complete Serial Novel is a testament to Stephen King's standing as one of the greatest authors of our time.

On the heels of his hugely successful "Dreamcatchers" King delivers another classic novel about boys, men, and a terrifying force only they can contain.

Now a Netflix movie directed by Mike Flanagan (Oculus, Hush) and starring Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood. Master storyteller Stephen King presents this classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller. When a game of seduction between a husband and wife ends in death, the nightmare has only begun…“And now the voice which spoke belonged to no one but herself. Oh my God, it said. Oh my God, I am all alone out here. I am all alone.” Once again, Jessie Burlingame has been talked into submitting to her husband Gerald’s kinky sex games—something that she’s frankly had enough of, and they never held much charm for her to begin with. So much for a “romantic getaway” at their secluded summer home. After Jessie is handcuffed to the bedposts—and Gerald crosses a line with his wife—the day ends with deadly consequences. Now Jessie is utterly trapped in an isolated lakeside house that has become her prison—and comes face-to-face with her deepest, darkest fears and memories. Her only company is that of the various voices filling her mind…as well as the shadows of nightfall that may conceal an imagined or very real threat right there with her…

When Gwendy Peterson was twelve, a mysterious stranger named Richard Farris gave her a mysterious box for safekeeping. It offered treats and vintage coins, but it was dangerous. Pushing any of its seven colored buttons promised death and destruction. Years later, the button box entered Gwendy's life again. A successful novelist and a rising political star, she was once again forced to deal with the temptation that box represented. Now, evil forces seek to possess the button box and it is up to Senator Gwendy Peterson to keep it from them. At all costs. But where can you hide something from such powerful entities? In Gwendy's Final Task, "horror giants" (Publishers Weekly) Stephen King and Richard Chizmar take us on a journey from Castle Rock to another famous cursed Maine city to the MF\\\-1 space station, where Gwendy must execute a secret mission to save the world. And, maybe, all worlds.

Roland, the last gunslinger, and his band of followers escape one world only to slip into the next where Roland reflects upon past adventures and about his one true love.

The final book in the New York Times bestselling Gwendy's Button Box trilogy from Stephen King and Richard Chizmar.When Gwendy Peterson was twelve, a mysterious stranger named Richard Farris gave her a mysterious box for safekeeping. It offered treats and vintage coins, but it was dangerous. Pushing any of its eight colored buttons promised death and destruction. Years later, the button box reentered Gwendy's life. A successful novelist and a rising political star, she was once again forced to deal with the temptation the box represented. Now, malignant forces seek to possess the button box, and it is up to Senator Gwendy Peterson to keep it from them at all costs. But where can one hide something from such powerful entities? In Gwendy's Final Task, master storytellers Stephen King and Richard Chizmar take us on a journey from Castle Rock to another famous cursed Maine city to the MF-1 space station, where Gwendy must execute a secret mission to save the world. And, maybe, all worlds.

"Danny Torrance, aquel nñio aterrorizado del Hotel Overlook, es ahora un adulto alcoóhlico atormentado por los fantasmas de su infancia. Tras édcadas tratando de desprenderse del violento legado de su padre, decide asentarse en una ciudad de New Hampshire donde asiste a las reuniones de Alcoóhlicos Aónnimos y encuentra trabajo en una residencia de ancianos donde emplea su "resplandor" para confortar a quienes van a morir. Alíl le llega la visóin de Abra Stone, una nñia que necesita su ayuda. La persigue una tribu de seres paranormales que vive del resplandor de los nñios especiales. Parecen personas mayores y completamente normales que viajan por el pías en sus autocaravanas, pero su misóin es capturar, torturar y consumir el vapor que emana de estos nñios. Se alimentan de ellos para vivir y el resplandor de Abra tiene tanta fuerza que les podíra mantener vivos durante mucho tiempo. El encuentro con Abra reaviva los demonios interiores de Dan y lo emplaza a una batalla por el alma y la supervivencia de la nñia."--Provided by publisher.

Thad, a college professor who moonlights as a writer of pop thrillers under the pseudonym George Stark, finally writes a serious novel, and decides to stop writing shockers. But George Stark has come to life and doesn't want to die. Thad is forced to battle his own creation for the control of the mind which both must share.

The Kingdom of Delain is at stake when King Roland is murdered and his son and rightful heir, Peter, is framed for the crime. Plotting against him is the evil Flagg and his pawn, young Prince Thomas. Yet with every plan there are holes--like Thomas's terrible secret. And the determined Prince Peter, who is planning a daring escape from his imprisonment.

For use in schools and libraries only. Presents a collection of twenty stories of horror and nightmarish fantasy that transform everyday situations into experiences of compelling terror in the worlds of the living, the dying, and the nonliving.

The first collection of stories King has published in nine years includes 14 dark tales, some published here for the first time. Whether writing about encounters with the dead, the near dead, or about the mundane dreads of life, King is at his eerie best.

For use in schools and libraries only. For nearly six years, in Room 217 of the Lakes Region Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic, Brady Hartsfield has been in a persistent vegetative state. A complete recovery seems unlikely for the insane perpetrator of the Mercedes Massacre," in which eight people were killed and many more maimed for life. But behind the vacant stare, Brady is very much awake and aware, having been pumped full of experimental drugs...scheming, biding his time as he trains himself to take full advantage of the deadly new powers that allow him to wreak unimaginable havoc without ever leaving his hospital room. Brady Hartsfield is about to embark on a new reign of terror against thousands of innocents, hell-bent on taking revenge against anyone who crossed his path-with retired police detective Bill Hodges at the very top of that long list....

"Esta ediciâon fue publicada originalmente por Penguin Random House Grupo Editioral, S.A., Barcelona, en 2012."--Title page verso.

On a beautiful June day, while walking deep in the woods on her property in Haven, Maine, Bobbi Anderson quite literally stumbles over her own destiny and that of the entire town. For the dull gray metal protrusion she discovers in the ground is part of a mysterious and massive metal object, one that may have been buried there for millennia. Bobbi can't help but become obsessed and try to dig it out ... the consequences of which will affect and transmute every citizen of Haven, young and old. It means unleashing extraordinary powers beyond those of mere mortals -- and certain death for any and all outsiders. An alien hell has now invaded this small New England town ... an aggressive and violent malignancy devoid of any mercy or sanity.

On the first day of May, 100 teenage boys meet for an event known throughout the country as "The Long Walk." If you break the rules, you get three warnings. If you exceed your limit, what happens is absolutely terrifying. Reissue.

Fin de guardia es el espectacular final de la «Trilogía Bill Hodges» que comenzó con Mr. Mercedes y continuó con Quien pierde paga. Al detective retirado Hodges, que dirige una agencia de investigación privada con Holly, le diagnostican un cáncer de páncreas: le quedan meses de vida. En ese momento Hodges investiga una serie de suicidios recientes con un punto en común: todos los fallecidos tuvieron relación con Brady Hartsfield, el tristemente famoso Mercedes, que hace años planeó volar una sala de conciertos de rock llena de adolescentes. Hodges y Holly dejaron al asesino en estado vegetativo del que no se ha recuperado. Sin embargo, el médico del hospital ha estado suministrando a Brady drogas experimentales que han supuesto que adquiera nuevos poderes, incluida la capacidad de mover objetos pequeños con la mente y de entrar en los cuerpos de ciertas personas vulnerables a su control. Desde su cama Brady ha ideado una aplicación del videojuego Zappit. En cuanto tiene al usuario bajo control, usa la aplicación para dominar su mente y arrastrarlo al suicidio. Sus objetivos son los mismos adolescentes que escaparon de la muerte, pero en realidad quiere atraer a Hodges al juego y vengarse. No sabe que está a punto de morir. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION The fabulously suspenseful and "smashing" (The New York Times Book Review) final novel in the Bill Hodges trilogy from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mr. Mercedes and Finders Keepers!For nearly six years, in Room 217 of the Lakes Region Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic, Brady Hartsfield has been in a persistent vegetative state. A complete recovery seems unlikely for the insane perpetrator of the "Mercedes Massacre," in which eight people were killed and many more maimed for life. But behind the vacant stare, Brady is very much awake and aware, having been pumped full of experimental drugs...scheming, biding his time as he trains himself to take full advantage of the deadly new powers that allow him to wreak unimaginable havoc without ever leaving his hospital room. Brady Hartsfield is about to embark on a new reign of terror against thousands of innocents, hell-bent on taking revenge against anyone who crossed his path--with retired police detective Bill Hodges at the very top of that long list....

In King's #1 bestselling book, the master of the horror genre takes readers to his famous fictional town for one final visit. A wonderful new store has opened in Castle Rock, Maine. It's a place where you can get anything your heart desires--sexual pleasure, wealth, power . . . but for a nerve-shattering price. "Ranks with King's best!"--Publishers Weekly.

"This story was previously published in Skeleton Crew"--Title page verso.

Andy McGee and Vicky Tomlinson were once college students looking to make some extra cash, volunteering as test subjects for an experiment orchestrated by the clandestine government organization known as The Shop. But the outcome unlocked exceptional latent psychic talents for the two of them?manifesting in even more terrifying ways when they fell in love and had a child. Their daughter, Charlie, has been gifted with the most extraordinary and uncontrollable power ever seen?pyrokinesis, the ability to create fire with her mind. Now the merciless agents of The Shop are in hot pursuit to apprehend this unexpected genetic anomaly for their own diabolical ends by any means necessary...including violent actions that may well ignite the entire world around them as Charlie retaliates with a fury of her own.

The next call you take could be your last in this terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller by master storyteller Stephen King!On October 1, God is in His heaven, the stock market stands at 10,140, most of the planes are on time, and graphic artist Clayton Riddell is visiting Boston, having just landed a deal that might finally enable him to make art instead of teaching it. But all those good feelings about the future change in a moment thanks to a devastating phenomenon that will come to be known as The Pulse. The delivery method is a cell phone—everyone’s cell phone. Now Clay and the few desperate survivors who join him suddenly find themselves in the pitch-black night of civilization’s darkest age, surrounded by chaos, carnage, and a relentless human horde that has been reduced to its basest nature...and then begins to evolve. There’s really no escaping this nightmare. But for Clay, an arrow points the way home to his family in Maine, and as he and his fellow refugees make their harrowing journey north, they begin to see the crude signs confirming their direction. A promise of a safe haven, perhaps, or quite possibly the deadliest trap of all…