by Stephen King
First published 2001
The sleepy town of French Landing is rocked by a string of gruesome child murders. Retired detective Jack Sawyer, haunted by disturbing visions, is drawn back into the investigation. As cryptic messages in his dreams grow harder to ignore, Jack must confront the malevolent forces lurking in the ominous Black House and confront his own buried past. In a race against time, Jack's search for the killer pits him against his personal demons and the dark powers threatening to consume the town. Forced to revisit a parallel world from his past, Jack must find the courage to face the horrors within and protect the innocent victims.
Genres: mystery, horror, supernatural, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: haunted-house, supernatural-investigation
Setting: Wisconsin, End-World, The Territories, Tamarack, Los Angeles, Coulee County
661 pages · Paperback · Gallery Books
Content warnings: murder, violence