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Below is a complete list of Stephen King books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Bill Hodges Trilogy Books in Publication Order

A retired cop and his partners confront a vengeful killer who escalates from a mass murder to terrifying new threats.

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8.52016

List of The Button Box Books in Publication Order

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List of The Dark Tower Books in Publication Order (with Robin Furth)

A gunslinger's quest for the Dark Tower with companions from other worlds.

List of The Dark Tower: Beginnings Books in Publication Order

Roland and his ka-tet are pursued by the Big Coffin Hunters who burned his lover.

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1
8.52007
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7.32008
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7
Treachery (By: Robin Furth, Peter David, Richard Isanove)
2009
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2017
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List of The Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three Books in Publication Order (with Robin Furth, with Peter David)

List of The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Books in Publication Order (with Robin Furth, with Peter David)

List of Green Mile Books in Publication Order

List of Holly Gibney Books in Publication Order

A detective and her allies hunt unimaginably evil, cleverly disguised adversaries.

List of The Outsider Books in Publication Order

An evil entity commits horrific crimes while wearing the faces of innocent people.

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1
8.52018
2
8.22020

List of Secretary of Dreams Books in Publication Order

List of The Shining Books in Publication Order

Supernaturally gifted Danny Torrance confronts a haunted hotel, then protects a gifted girl from a murderous tribe.

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Before the Play
1977
2
8.61977
3
8.62013

List of Talisman Books in Publication Order (with Peter Straub)

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top standalone books are The Stand, It, and 11/22/63.

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List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top short stories and novellas are The Shawshank Redemption, Elevation, and The Mist.

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1971
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7
One for the Road
1977
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6
The Ledge
1977
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I Am the Doorway
1978
5
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6
8
The Mangler
1978
7
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I Know What You Need
1978
8
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The Woman in the Room
1978
9
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The Man Who Loved Flowers
1978
10
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Night Surf
1978
11
8
Jerusalem's Lot
1978
12
6
The Crate
1979
13
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14
8.31980
15
81980
16
9.3
The Jaunt
1981
17
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9
Word Processor of the Gods
1983
22
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10
The Raft
1985
28
For the Birds
1986
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9
Mrs. Todd's Shortcut
1986
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31
6
Trucks
1987
32
6
The Last Rung on the Ladder
1987
33
91988
34
Home delivery
1989
35
7.31989
36
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37
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38
Sneakers
1989
39
6.21990
40
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41
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42
1991
43
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44
7.31993
45
6
Gray Matter
1993
46
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47
61995
48
8.3
The Lawnmower Man
1995
49
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50
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1408
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Zenith Rising / The Plant
2000
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54
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59
8
Mute
2007
60
Ayana
2007
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Bad Little Kid
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Cookie Jar
2016
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Squad D
2019
94
9
The Fifth Step
2020
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Finn
2022
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Rattlesnakes
2023

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

If It Bleeds is a standalone short story sequel to The Outsider.

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top graphic novels are Creepshow, The Talisman: Road of Trials, and Sleeping Beauties, Vol. 1.

List of Children's Books in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top non-fiction books are On Writing, Stephen King's Danse Macabre, and Danse Macabre.

List of Transgressions Books in Publication Order

Compiled by Ed McBain, features gripping novellas by top authors, offering new, engaging tales of crime and moral dilemmas.

List of Plays in Publication Order

List of The Stand: Graphic Novels in Publication Order

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Captain Trips (With: Mike Perkins, Laura Martin, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa)
2009
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9.3
American Nightmares (With: Mike Perkins, Laura Martin, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa)
2009
3
9
Hardcases (With: Mike Perkins, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa)
2010
4
8.7
Soul Survivors (With: Mike Perkins, Laura Martin, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa)
2010
5
9
No Man's Land (With: Mike Perkins, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa)
2011
6
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List of American Vampire Books in Publication Order

Follows new vampire breeds in the American West, blending horror with history.

List of Legends Books in Publication Order

Short fantasy stories featuring adventure, brave heroes, and a touch of magic, written by leading authors in the field.

List of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror Books in Publication Order

Collects the year's best dark fantasy and horror stories, edited by Paula Guran.

List of Best Horror of the Year Books in Publication Order

Sci-fi and horror anthologies featuring short-story collections.

List of The Dark Descent Books in Publication Order

Offers horror stories from famous authors, with introductions explaining the genre's evolution.

List of Stephen King Anthologies in Publication Order

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Stephen King

Stephen King (Stephen Edwin King) was born on September 21st, 1947 and is currently 78 years old. Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine, USA. King attended The University of Maine where he received a B.A. in English.

Stephen King is known for writing in the Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, and Thriller genres.

Stephen King is the author of The Dark Tower series which currently consists of 9 novels. The Dark Tower series started in 1982 with the novel The Gunslinger. The most recently released novel in The Dark Tower series was The Complete Concordance which was released in 2012. There are no upcoming novels for The Dark Tower series.

Stephen King has also written the Bill Hodges Trilogy series which has 3 books including Mr. Mercedes and Finders Keepers.

Stephen King has a son who is also an author, Joe Hill. Stephen King has co-authored 9 novels with Joe Hill they are: The Living Dead, The Dead That Walk, Darkness: Two Decades of Modern Horror, Best New Horror 21, Throttle, Road Rage, In the Tall Grass, Flight or Fright and Revelations.

Stephen King has made Japan's Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! list many different times. In 1991, his novel Misery was listed at #4. In 1993, It was ranked #4. The Green Mile made #3 on the international list in 1998. The Stand was ranked #8 in 2002. In 2014, he topped the list at #1 for 11/22/63. Finally, in 2017, Mr. Mercedes was ranked #3.

Stephen King: Awards & Accolades

Stephen King has won multiple awards including: The World Fantasy Award, Convention Award, in 1980, British Fantasy Award, The Karl Edward Wagner Award (Important Contribution), in 1981, Bram Stoker Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award, in 2002, World Fantasy Award, Life Achievement, in 2004 and the Edgar Award, Grand Master, in 2007.

Many of Stephen King's books have won awards, including:

  • Dark Forces: New Stories of Suspense and Supernatural Horror won the World Fantasy Award, Collection, in 1981.
  • Cujo won the British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award), in 1982.
  • Do the Dead Sing? won the World Fantasy Award, Short Fiction, in 1982.
  • The Breathing Method won the British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story, in 1983.
  • Misery won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel, in 1987.
  • It won the British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award), in 1987.
  • Four Past Midnight won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection, in 1990.
  • The Man in the Black Suit won the World Fantasy Award, Short Fiction, in 1995.
  • In the Deathroom and Lunch at the Gotham Café won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction, in 1995.
  • The Green Mile won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel, in 1996.
  • The Two Dead Girls won the Audie Award, Best Fiction, in 1997.
  • Bag of Bones won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel, in 1998 as well as the British Fantasy Award - Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) in 1999.
  • 999: New Stories of Horror and Suspense won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology, in 1999.
  • On Writing won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction, in 2000.
  • Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology, in 2004.
  • The Dark Tower won the British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award), in 2005.
  • Lisey's Story won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel, in 2006.
  • Just After Sunset won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection, in 2008 as well as the Alex Awards - Best Book in 2009.
  • Duma Key won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel, in 2008 as well as the Audie Award - Best Fiction in 2009.
  • Morality won the Shirley Jackson Award, Best Novelette, in 2009.
  • Best New Horror 20 won the British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology, in 2010.
  • Full Dark, No Stars won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection, in 2010 as well as the British Fantasy Award - Best Collection in 2011.
  • Herman Wouk Is Still Alive won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Short Fiction, in 2011.
  • 11/22/63 won the Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction, in 2011 as well as the Los Angeles Times Book Prize - Best Mystery/Thriller in 2011, International Thriller Writers Award - Best Hardcover Novel in 2012, British Fantasy Award - Best Novel in 2012.
  • The Wind Through the Keyhole won the Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy, in 2012.
  • Doctor Sleep won the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2013 as well as the Bram Stoker Awards - Superior Achievement in a Novel in 2013, Audie Award - Best Fiction in 2014.
  • Mr. Mercedes won the Hammett Prize, Best Crime Novel, in 2014 as well as the Goodreads Awards - Best Mystery and Thriller in 2014, Edgar Award - Best Mystery Novel in 2015.
  • End of Watch won the Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller, in 2016.
  • Sleeping Beauties won the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2017.
  • The Outsider won the Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller, in 2018.
  • Elevation won the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2018.
  • The Institute won the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2019.
  • Holly won the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2023.
  • You Like It Darker won the Goodreads Awards, Best Horror, in 2024.

The following novels by Stephen King were also nominated for these awards:

  • 'Salem's Lot: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1976).
  • Night Shift: World Fantasy Award, Collection (1979).
  • The Year's Best Horror Stories: Series VI: World Fantasy Award, Collection (1979).
  • The Stand: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1979). The Dead Good Reader Award, The Dr Lecter Award for Scariest Villain (2015).
  • The Year's Finest Fantasy 2: World Fantasy Award, Collection (1980).
  • Crouch End: British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (1981).
  • The Mist: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1981).
  • Firestarter: British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (1981).
  • The Monkey: British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (1982).
  • Shadows 4: World Fantasy Award, Collection (1982).
  • Different Seasons: World Fantasy Award, Collection (1983).
  • Apt Pupil: British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (1983).
  • The Breathing Method: World Fantasy Award, Novella (1983).
  • Pet Sematary: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1984). Audie Award, Best Male Narrator (2019).
  • The Ballad of the Flexible Bullet: World Fantasy Award, Novella (1985).
  • The Talisman: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1985).
  • Skeleton Crew: World Fantasy Award, Collection (1986).
  • The End of the Whole Mess: World Fantasy Award, Short Fiction (1987).
  • It: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1987).
  • Misery: World Fantasy Award, Novel (1988).
  • The Night Flier: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (1988).
  • Prime Evil: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (1989).
  • Book of the Dead: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (1990).
  • The Langoliers: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (1990).
  • Needful Things: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel (1991).
  • The Waste Lands: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel (1991).
  • Four Past Midnight: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (1991).
  • Nightmares and Dreamscapes: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (1993).
  • Insomnia: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel (1994).
  • Year's Best Fantasy & Horror: Ninth Annual Collection: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (1997).
  • Everything's Eventual: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (1997).
  • Autopsy Room Four: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Short Fiction (1998).
  • Hearts in Atlantis: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (1999). World Fantasy Award, Collection (2000). British Fantasy Award, Best Collection (2000).
  • Low Men In Yellow Coats (in Hearts in Atlantis): Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel (1999).
  • 999: New Stories of Horror and Suspense: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2000). British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2000).
  • Riding the Bullet: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (2000).
  • Black House: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel (2001).
  • Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (2002). British Fantasy Award, Best Collection (2003).
  • From a Buick 8: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel (2002).
  • Wolves of the Calla: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel (2003).
  • Harvey's Dream: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Short Fiction (2003).
  • Lisey and the Madman: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (2004).
  • The Dark Tower: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel (2004).
  • Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2005).
  • The Things They Left Behind: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (2005).
  • The Shining: Audie Award, Best Male Narrator (2006).
  • Lisey's Story: World Fantasy Award, Novel (2007).
  • N: Shirley Jackson Award, Best Novella (2008). British Fantasy Award, Best Short Story (2009).
  • Just After Sunset: Shirley Jackson Award, Best Collection (2008). British Fantasy Award, Best Collection (2009). Audie Award, Best Short Stories or Collections (2010).
  • Under the Dome: Alex Awards, Best Book (2010). British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (2010).
  • 1922: British Fantasy Award, Best Novella (2011).
  • Best New Horror 21: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2011).
  • 11/22/63: Suspense Magazine Awards, Best Horror (2011). World Fantasy Award, Novel (2012). Goodreads Awards, Best of the Best (2018).
  • A Book of Horrors: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2012).
  • Joyland: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2013). Edgar Award, Best Paperback Original (2014). Anthony Award, Best Paperback Original (2014). Alex Awards, Best Book (2014).
  • Doctor Sleep: International Thriller Writers Award, Best Hardcover Novel (2014). Audie Award, Best Male Narrator (2014). RUSA Awards, Horror Award (2014).
  • Mr. Mercedes: Audie Award, Best Male Narrator (2015). Audie Award, Literary Fiction and Classics (2015). Audie Award, Best Fiction (2015). RUSA Awards, Adrenaline Award (2015). CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2015). Crime Writer's Association Award, Gold Dagger Award (2016).
  • Finders Keepers: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2015). Alex Awards, Best Book (2016). Audie Award, Best Male Narrator (2016). CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2016).
  • Drunken Fireworks: Audie Award, Best Original Work (2016).
  • That Perilous Stuff: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (2016).
  • Chiral Mad 3: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2016).
  • Obits: Hugo Award, Best Novelette (2016).
  • End of Watch: Audie Award, Best Male Narrator (2017). Audie Award, Best Fiction (2017).
  • In Sunlight or In Shadow: Anthony Award, Best Anthology / Collection (2017).
  • Sleeping Beauties: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Novel (2017).
  • Gwendy's Button Box: Alex Awards, Best Book (2018).
  • Flight or Fright: Goodreads Awards, Best Horror (2018).
  • The Outsider: CrimeFest, Sounds of Crime Award (2019).
  • The Institute: Alex Awards, Best Book (2020). British Fantasy Award, Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (2020).
  • If It Bleeds: Goodreads Awards, Best Horror (2020).
  • Later: Goodreads Awards, Best Horror (2021).
  • Billy Summers: Goodreads Awards, Best Mystery and Thriller (2021). Barry Award, Best Novel (2022).
  • Gwendy's Final Task: Goodreads Awards, Best Horror (2022).
  • Fairy Tale: Goodreads Awards, Best Fantasy (2022). British Book Awards, Fiction Book of the Year (2023).
  • Never Flinch: Goodreads Awards, Best Horror (2025).
  • The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand: Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2025). Audie Award, Best Short Stories or Collections (2026).

Stephen King: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Dead Zone has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1979.
    2. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1979.
    3. NPR: Top 100 Killer Thrillers Selection in 2010.
  • Firestarter was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1980 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1980.
  • Cujo has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1981.
    2. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1981.
    3. NPR: Books of the Year in 1981.
  • Different Seasons was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1982 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1982.
  • Pet Sematary has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1983 and 1984.
    2. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1983.
    3. Paste Magazine: The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time Selection in 2018.
    4. NPR: Top 100 Killer Thrillers Selection in 2010.
  • The Talisman was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1984 and 1985 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1984.
  • Skeleton Crew was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1985 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1985.
  • It has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1986 and 1987.
    2. Dead Good Books: 100 Best Crime Books Of All Time Selection in 2020.
    3. Modern Library: 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century: Readers' List Selection in 1998.
    4. WordsRated: America’s 100 Favorite Books Selection in 2024.
    5. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1986.
    6. Waterstones: Books of the Century Selection in 1997 and 2020.
    7. Forbes: The 25 Greatest Horror Books Of All Time Selection in 2024.
    8. Paste Magazine: The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time Selection in 2018.
    9. BBC: The Big Read Selection in 2003.
    10. NPR: Top 100 Killer Thrillers Selection in 2010.
  • The Eyes of the Dragon has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1987.
    2. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1987.
    3. Refinery29: The Ultimate Book Bucket List Selection in 2023.
  • Misery has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1987.
    2. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1987.
    3. Time Magazine: The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time Selection in 2023.
    4. Waterstones: The Books You've Always Meant to Read Selection in 2020.
  • The Tommyknockers was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1987 and 1988 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1987.
  • The Dark Half was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1989 and 1990 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1989.
  • The Stand has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1990.
    2. NPR: 100 Best Beach Books Selection in 2009.
    3. Modern Library: 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century: Readers' List Selection in 1998.
    4. Amazon UK: 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2014.
    5. AbeBooks: 50 Essential Science Fiction Books Selection in 2021.
    6. WordsRated: America’s 100 Favorite Books Selection in 2024.
    7. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1990.
    8. Waterstones: Books of the Century Selection in 1997.
    9. Book Riot: From Zero to Well-Read in 100 Books Selection in 2013.
    10. BBC: Radio Oxford 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die Selection in 2020.
    11. Paste Magazine: The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time Selection in 2018.
    12. BBC: The Big Read Selection in 2003.
    13. PBS: The Great American Read Selection in 2018.
    14. NPR: Top 100 Killer Thrillers Selection in 2010.
    15. Entertainment Weekly: Top 100 Novels Selection in 2013.
    16. NPR: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books Selection in 2011.
  • Four Past Midnight was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1990 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1990.
  • Gerald's Game was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1992 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1992.
  • Dolores Claiborne was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1992 and 1993 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1992.
  • Insomnia was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1994 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1994.
  • Desperation was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1996 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1996.
  • Bag of Bones was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1998 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1998.
  • The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 1999 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1999.
  • Dreamcatcher was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2001 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2001.
  • Black House was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2001 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2001.
  • Everything's Eventual: 14 Dark Tales was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2002.
  • From a Buick 8 was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2002.
  • Song of Susannah was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2004 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2004.
  • The Dark Tower has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2004.
    2. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2004.
    3. NPR: Top 100 Science-Fiction, Fantasy Books Selection in 2011.
  • Lisey's Story was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2006 and a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2006.
  • Cell has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2007.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2006.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2006.
  • Duma Key has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2008.
  • Under the Dome has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2009.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2009.
  • 11/22/63 has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2011 and 2012.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2011.
    3. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2011.
    4. Literary Hub: Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World Selection in 2015.
  • Doctor Sleep has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2013.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2013.
  • Mr. Mercedes has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • Revival was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2014 and a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2014.
  • Finders Keepers has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2015.
  • End of Watch has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2016.
  • Sleeping Beauties was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2017 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2017.
  • The Outsider has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2018.
  • The Institute has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
    2. Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2019.
    4. Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2019.
  • Billy Summers was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2021 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2021.
  • Fairy Tale was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2022 and a Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2022.
  • Holly has made several lists including:
    1. New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2023.
    2. USA Today: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2023.
    3. Wall Street Journal: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2023.
  • You Like It Darker was a New York Times: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2024 and a USA Today: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2024.
  • Never Flinch was a USA Today: #1 Fiction Best Seller in 2025.
  • The Wind Through the Keyhole was a Barnes & Noble: #1 Hardcover Fiction Best Seller in 2012.
  • The Shining has made several lists including:
    1. AbeBooks: 100 (Fiction) Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2018.
    2. NPR: 100 Best Beach Books Selection in 2009.
    3. Amazon US: 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime Selection in 2014.
    4. NPR: 100 Favorite Horror Stories Selection in 2018.
    5. New York Public Library: 125 Books We Love for Adults Selection in 2020.
    6. Complex: 50 Books to Read Before You Die Selection in 2012.
    7. WordsRated: America’s 100 Favorite Books Selection in 2024.
    8. Marie Claire Magazine: Best Books To Read Before You Die Selection in 2017.
    9. Telerama: The 100 Best Thrillers Selection in 2024.
    10. Forbes: The 25 Greatest Horror Books Of All Time Selection in 2024.
    11. Paste Magazine: The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time Selection in 2018.
    12. Esquire: The 80 Books Every Man Should Read Selection in 2015.
    13. Waterstones: The Books You've Always Meant to Read Selection in 2020.
    14. NPR: Top 100 Killer Thrillers Selection in 2010.
  • On Writing has made several lists including:
    1. The Guardian: 100 Best Books of the 21st Century Section in 2019.
    2. Ex Libris: 100 Books to Read and Reread Selection in 2020.
    3. Los Angeles Times: The 30 Best Non-Fiction Books of the Last 30 Years Selection in 2025.
    4. Parade: The 75 Best Books of the Past 75 Years Selection in 2016.
    5. Entertainment Weekly: The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 Selection in 2008.
    6. Refinery29: The Ultimate Book Bucket List Selection in 2023.
  • The Body was an NPR: 100 Favorite Horror Stories Selection in 2018.
  • Carrie was a The Guardian: 50 Books That Defined Their Era Selection in 2011 and a People Magazine: Best Books From the 1970s Selection in 2024.
  • Christine was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1983.
  • Needful Things was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1991.
  • Nightmares and Dreamscapes was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1993.
  • Rose Madder was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1995.
  • Hearts in Atlantis was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1999.
  • Everything's Eventual was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2002.
  • Full Dark, No Stars was a Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 2010.
  • 'Salem's Lot was a Paste Magazine: The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time Selection in 2018 and an NPR: Top 100 Killer Thrillers Selection in 2010.
  • The Two Dead Girls was a BBC: The Big Read Selection in 2003.

The Talisman was the #1 entry on the Publishers Weekly bestselling novels list in 1984.

It was the #1 entry on the Publishers Weekly bestselling novels list in 1986.

The Tommyknockers was the #1 entry on the Publishers Weekly bestselling novels list in .

Dolores Claiborne was the #1 entry on the Publishers Weekly bestselling novels list in 1992.

The entire Green Mile series was included in the BBC The Big Read list.

The Mr. Mercedes Series was listed on Audible's The Top 100 Book Series of All Time list in 2024.

Stephen King: TV/Movies Based on Books

Stephen King has had the following TV shows made based on his novels:

1979: Salem's Lot. Miniseries TV adaptation with two episodes.
1990: It. Starring Tim Curry. Released in two parts for ABC.
1993: The Tommyknockers. Miniseries starring Lawrence D. Cohen.
1994: The Stand. 4 episode miniseries starring Gary Sinise and Molly Ringwald.
1995: The Langoliers. Two 90 minute episode miniseries.
1997: The Shining. Three episode TV miniseries.
1998: Woh. Loosely based on It. In Hindi.
2002: The Dead Zone. TV series. Lasted 6 seasons with the last season airing in 2008.
2004: Salem's Lot. Two part TV miniseries starring Rob Lowe.
2006: Nightmares & Dreamscapes. 8 episode series based on various King short stories.
2010: Haven. Loosely based on The Colorad Kid.
2011: Bag of Bones. 2 episode adaptation starring Pierce Brosnan.
2013: Under the Dome. 3 season TV show starring Mike Vogel and Dean Norris.
2016: 11.22.63. 8 episode miniseries. Starring James Franco.
2017: The Mist. Aired for one season of 10 episodes.
2017: Mr. Mercedes. Based on Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, End of Watch.
2020: The Outsider. Miniseries of 10 episodes. Starring Ben Mendelsohn and Jason Bateman.
2020: The Stand. Miniseries of 9 episodes starring James Marsden.
2021: Lisey's Story. Produced by J.J. Abrams. 8 episode miniseries.
2021: Chapelwaite. Based on the novella Jerusalem's Lot.

In 1984, an episode of the TV show Tales from the Darkside was based on the short story The Word Processor of the Gods. In 1986, an episode of the Twilight Zone was based on the short story Gramma.

In 1991, the TV series Monsters had an episode based on the short story The Moving Finger. In 1997, The Outer Limits had an episode based on the short story The Revelations of 'Becka Paulson.

In 2019, an episode of the 2019 series Creepshow was based on the novella Gray Matter. In 2020, an episode of it was based on the short story Survivor Type.

Here is a list of the movies that have been released based on books by Stephen King, and who starred in them, broken down by year. It is based on the book or short story of the same name, unless otherwise specified.

1976: Carrie. Starring Sissy Spacek.
1980: The Shining. Directed by Stanley Kubrick. Starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall.
1983: Cujo. Starring Dee Wallace and Danny Pintauro.
1983: The Dead Zone. Directed by David Cronenberg. Starring Christopher Walken and Brooke Adams.
1983: Christine. Directed by John Carpenter.
1984: Children of the Corn. Starring Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton.
1984: Firestarter. Starring David Keith, Heather Locklear, Martin Sheen and Drew Barrymore.
1968: Maximum Overdrive. Stephen King both wrote and directed this, based off Trucks.
1986: Stand By Me (Novella The Body). Directed by Rob Reiner. Stars Wil Weaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Kiefer Sutherland and Jerry O'Connell.
1987: The Running Man. Written as Richard Bachman. Stars Arnold Schwarzenegger.
1990: Tales from the Darkside (Novella The Cat from HellTales from the Darkside. Stars Steve Buscemi, Christian Slater and Julianne Moore.
1990: Graveyard Shift. Directed by Ralph S. Singleton. Stars David Andrews and Kelly Wolf.
1990: Misery. Directed by Rob Reiner and stars James Caan and Kathy Bates.
1991: Sometimes They Come Back. Made for TV.
1992: The Lawnmower Man. DIrected by Brett Leonard. Stars Jeff Fahey and Pierce Brosnan.
1993: The Dark Half. Stars Timothy Hutton and Amy Madigan.
1993: Needful Things. Directed by Fraser C. Heston and starring Ed Harris.
1994: The Shawshank Redemption (Novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption). Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
1995: The Mangler. Starring Robert Englund and Ted Levine.
1995: Dolores Claiborne. Starring Kathy Bates and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
1997: The Night Flier. Starring Miguel Ferrer.
1997: Trucks. Made for TV.
1997: Quicksilver Highway. Based on the novella Chattery Teeth. Made for TV.
1998: Apt Pupil. Starring Ian McKellen. DIrected by Bryan Singer.
1999: The Green Mile. Starring Tom Hanks, David Morse and Michael Clarke Duncan.
2001: Hearts in Atlantis (Novella Low Men in Yellow Coats). Starring Anthony Hopkins.
2002: Carrie. Made for TV.
2003: Dreamcatcher. Starring Morgan Freeman.
2004: Secret Window (Novella Secret Window, Secret Garden). Starring Johnny Depp.
2004: Riding the Bullet. Starring David Arquette and Jonathan Jackson.
2006: Desperation. Made for TV.
2007: 1408. Starring John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson.
2007: The Mist. DIrected by Frank Darabont.
2009: Dolan's Cadillac. Starring Wes Bentley and Christian Slater.
2009: Children of the Corn. Made for TV.
2013: Carrie. Starring Chloë Grace Moretz.
2014: Mercy. Loosely based on the novella Gramma. Starring Frances O'Connor. Directed by Matt Greenberg.
2014: Big Driver. Made for TV.
2017: The Dark Tower. Starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey.
2017: It. Chapter One released 2017. Chapter Two released in 2019.
2017: Gerald's Game. For Netflix. Starring Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood.
2017: 1922. For Netflix. Starring Thomas Jane and Neal McDonough.
2019: Pet Sematary. Starring Jason Clarke, John Lithgow and Amy Seimetz.
2019: In the Tall Grass. Co-written with Joe Hill.
2019: Doctor Sleep. Starring Ewan McGregor.
2022: Firestarter. Starring Zac Efron.
2022: Salem's Lot. Coming September 9th, 2022.
2022: Mr Harrigan's Phone. For Netflix. Coming sometime in 2022.

Related Authors

Fans of Stephen King also enjoy these authors:

  1. Jeff VanderMeer, author of the Southern Reach Series.
  2. Piers Anthony, author of the Xanth Series.
  3. Daniel Abraham, author of The Dagger and the Coin Series.
  4. Justin Cronin, author of The Passage Series.
  5. M.R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts Series.
  6. Peng Shepherd, author of: The Cartographers.
  7. Jonathan Maberry, author of the Joe Ledger Series.
  8. Richard Matheson, author of: I Am Legend / The Omega Man.
  9. Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler's Wife Series.
  10. A.G. Riddle, author of The Origin Mystery Series.

Stephen King: F.A.Q

When was Stephen King Born? How old is Stephen King?

Stephen King was born on September 21st, 1947. Stephen King is currently 78 years old.

Where was Stephen King Born?

Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine, USA and is American.

What awards has Stephen King won?

Stephen King has won the following awards: Convention Award at the World Fantasy Award (1980), The Karl Edward Wagner Award (Important Contribution) at the British Fantasy Award (1981), Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bram Stoker Awards (2002), Life Achievement at the World Fantasy Award (2004) and the Grand Master at the Edgar Award (2007).

What book awards has Stephen King won?

Dark Forces: New Stories of Suspense and Supernatural Horror: World Fantasy Award Collection (1981).
Cujo: British Fantasy Award Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (1982).
Do the Dead Sing?: World Fantasy Award Short Fiction (1982).
The Breathing Method: British Fantasy Award Best Short Story (1983).
Misery: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Novel (1987).
It: British Fantasy Award Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (1987).
Four Past Midnight: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (1990).
The Man in the Black Suit: World Fantasy Award Short Fiction (1995).
In the Deathroom and Lunch at the Gotham Café: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in Long Fiction (1995).
The Green Mile: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Novel (1996).
The Two Dead Girls: Audie Award Best Fiction (1997).
Bag of Bones: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Novel (1998), British Fantasy Award Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (1999).
999: New Stories of Horror and Suspense: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in an Anthology (1999).
On Writing: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction (2000).
Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Seventeenth Annual Collection: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in an Anthology (2004).
The Dark Tower: British Fantasy Award Best Horror Novel (the August Derleth Award) (2005).
Lisey's Story: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Novel (2006).
Just After Sunset: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (2008), Alex Awards Best Book (2009).
Duma Key: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Novel (2008), Audie Award Best Fiction (2009).
Morality: Shirley Jackson Award Best Novelette (2009).
Best New Horror 20: British Fantasy Award Best Anthology (2010).
Full Dark, No Stars: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection (2010), British Fantasy Award Best Collection (2011).
Herman Wouk Is Still Alive: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in Short Fiction (2011).
11/22/63: Goodreads Awards Best Science Fiction (2011), Los Angeles Times Book Prize Best Mystery/Thriller (2011), International Thriller Writers Award Best Hardcover Novel (2012), British Fantasy Award Best Novel (2012).
The Wind Through the Keyhole: Goodreads Awards Best Fantasy (2012).
Doctor Sleep: Goodreads Awards Best Horror (2013), Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Novel (2013), Audie Award Best Fiction (2014).
Mr. Mercedes: Hammett Prize Best Crime Novel (2014), Goodreads Awards Best Mystery and Thriller (2014), Edgar Award Best Mystery Novel (2015).
End of Watch: Goodreads Awards Best Mystery and Thriller (2016).
Sleeping Beauties: Goodreads Awards Best Horror (2017).
The Outsider: Goodreads Awards Best Mystery and Thriller (2018).
Elevation: Goodreads Awards Best Horror (2018).
The Institute: Goodreads Awards Best Horror (2019).
Holly: Goodreads Awards Best Horror (2023).
You Like It Darker: Goodreads Awards Best Horror (2024).

What was the first book Stephen King wrote?

The first book written by Stephen King was The Blue Air Compressor, published in 1971.

What was the most recent book Stephen King wrote?

His most recently released work was Hansel and Gretel (a short story) on September 2nd, 2025.

What is the most popular book by Stephen King?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Stephen King book is The Shining. Here are his most popular books:
  1. The Shining (8.63)
  2. The Stand (8.9)
  3. It (8.68)
  4. 11/22/63 (8.85)
  5. Mr. Mercedes (8.11)

What genres does Stephen King Write?

Stephen King primarily writes in the Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, and Thriller genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Epic / High Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, and Dark Fantasy.

Are there upcoming new books by Stephen King?

Stephen King has a new book coming out on October 6th, 2026 called Other Worlds Than These.

Click and we will keep you updated on this via e-mail, and about any new books Stephen King announces in the future.

How many books has Stephen King written?

Stephen King has written 234 books across 46 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 3 books in the Bill Hodges Trilogy Series
  • 2 books in The Button Box Series
  • 9 books in The Dark Tower Series
  • 1 book in The Dark Tower: Beginnings Series
  • 4 books in The Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three Series
  • 6 books in The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger Series
  • 6 books in the Green Mile Series
  • 7 books in the Holly Gibney Series
  • 2 books in The Outsider Series
  • 2 books in the Secretary of Dreams Series
  • 3 books in The Shining Series
  • 3 books in the Talisman Series
  • 45 Standalone Novels
  • 100 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 21 Short Story Collections
  • 4 Graphic Novels
  • 2 Children's Books
  • 9 Non-Fiction Books
  • 2 Plays
  • 7 Richard Bachman Standalone Novels
  • 6 books in The Stand: Graphic Novels Series
  • 1 book in the American Vampire Series
  • 1 Beryl Evans Picture Books
  • 1 book in the Legends Series

What book was the movie Maximum Overdrive based on?

The 1986 movie Maximum Overdrive was based loosely on Trucks. This is a short story available in the Night Shift collection.

What's the story behind "Squad D" by Stephen King?

This was a short story Stephen wrote in the 70s. It was written for "The Last Dangerous Visions", an anthology edited by Harlan Ellison. Harlan rejected it, and the anthology ultimately wasn't published at that time. Although decades later, his estate sold it to Blackstone Publishers who published it in October 2024. As for Squad D, initially it looked like it would remain unpublished, until April 2019 when it was released in the anthology "Shivers VIII".

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