Stephen King's classic #1 New York Times bestseller and the basis for the massively successful films It: Chapter One and It: Chapter Two as well as inspiration for HBO Max’s upcoming Welcome to Derry—about seven adults who return to their hometown to confront a nightmare they had first stumbled upon as teenagers...an evil without a name: It. Welcome to Derry, Maine. It’s a small city, a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry the haunting is real. They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they are grown-up men and women who have gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But the promise they made twenty-eight years ago calls them reunite in the same place where, as teenagers, they battled an evil creature that preyed on the city’s children. Now, children are being murdered again and their repressed memories of that terrifying summer return as they prepare to once again battle the monster lurking in Derry’s sewers. Readers of Stephen King know that Derry, Maine, is a place with a deep, dark hold on the author. It reappears in many of his books, including Bag of Bones, Hearts in Atlantis, and 11/22/63. But it all starts with It. “Stephen King’s most mature work” (St. Petersburg Times), “It will overwhelm you…to be read in a well-lit room only” (Los Angeles Times).
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Stephen King
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Stephen Edwin King is an American author. Dubbed the "King of Horror", he is widely known for his horror novels and has also explored other genres, among them suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Though known primarily for his novels, he has written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in collections.
It
by Stephen King
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A crime novel that transforms into a supernatural horror story. Like 'It', the book explores a shapeshifting entity that defies rational explanation. A group of characters must confront an evil that challenges their understanding of reality.
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A novel about a group of elderly men haunted by a terrible secret from their past. The book shares thematic similarities with 'It', exploring how childhood experiences and collective trauma can manifest as supernatural horror. A group confronts an ancient, shape-shifting evil.
Bird Box
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A post-apocalyptic horror novel about an unseen supernatural threat. The book shares 'It's exploration of invisible, shape-shifting evil. Characters must survive in a world where perception itself becomes a weapon against an incomprehensible force.
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A supernatural thriller about a rock star who purchases a haunted suit. The novel explores psychological horror and supernatural persistence, sharing thematic elements with 'It'. A protagonist must confront a malevolent spirit with deep, personal connections.
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A horror novel about a group of children battling an ancient evil in a small town. Similar to 'It', the book explores childhood friendship, supernatural threats, and the power of collective resistance. The characters must confront a malevolent force targeting their community.
The Cabin at the End of the World
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A horror novel about a family confronted by mysterious strangers with apocalyptic intentions. Like 'It', the book explores group dynamics, supernatural threats, and the power of collective action. Reality becomes increasingly uncertain and menacing.
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Another King novel set in a small town transformed by supernatural forces. The book explores how an external, alien presence can corrupt a community. Like 'It', it examines the thin line between normality and supernatural horror.
Phantoms
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A horror novel about a town mysteriously depopulated by an ancient, intelligent entity. Similar to 'It', the book explores a shapeless evil that can consume entire communities. Characters must understand and resist a primordial supernatural threat.
Midnight
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