by Stephen King
First published 2001
In the haunted city of Derry, four lifelong friends reunite for their annual hunting trip. But this year, a stranger stumbles into their camp, raving about strange lights in the sky. As the men grapple with this eerie encounter, they're plunged into a desperate struggle against a terrifying extraterrestrial force. With their only hope lying in their shared past, these old friends must confront an ancient evil to save not just themselves, but the world.
Genres: science-fiction, suspense, horror, thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: Maine, Derry, Hole-in-the-Wall, Jefferson Tract
599 pages · Hardcover · Hodder & Stoughton
Content warnings: violence