'Salem's Lot

By Stephen King | Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

About the book

#1 BESTSELLER • Soon to be a new major motion picture • 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.

Editions of 'Salem's Lot

Hardcover
ISBN 9780385007511
Hardcover
ISBN 9780385516488
Paperback
ISBN 9780345806796
Paperback
ISBN 9780593470190
Paperback
ISBN 9780307743671
EBook
ISBN 9780385516983
EBook
ISBN 9780385528221
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780385360142
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780385360159

Read an Excerpt

#1 BESTSELLER • Soon to be a new major motion picture • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'Salem's Lot about?

#1 BESTSELLER • Soon to be a new major motion picture • 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.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in 'Salem's Lot?

Fiction > Thriller / suspense fiction

Where can I read a sample of 'Salem's Lot?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385007511

Who is/are the Author/s of the book 'Salem's Lot?

Stephen King

Who is the Publisher of the book 'Salem's Lot?

Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

'Salem's Lot is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385007511) and hardcover(ISBN 9780385516488) and paperback(ISBN 9780345806796) and paperback(ISBN 9780593470190) and paperback(ISBN 9780307743671) and ebook(ISBN 9780385516983) and ebook(ISBN 9780385528221) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385360142) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780385360159)

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