by Stephen King
First published 1975
The quiet town of 'Salem's Lot hides a dark secret. When author Ben Mears returns home, he discovers his isolated hometown has been infested with vampires. As the undead claim more victims, Mears must convince a small band of believers to fight the growing threat before it's too late. At the core of this chilling tale lies the eternal battle between the power of darkness and the resilience of the human spirit.
Genres: horror, supernatural, thriller, gothic
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, suspenseful
Tropes: small-town-secrets, supernatural-horror
Setting: Maine, U.S.A., Jerusalem's Lot, Marsten House, Austria, Mexico, Falmouth, Chapelwaite, Preacher's Corners, Cumberland County
Period: 1970s, 1850, 1789
427 pages · Mass Market Paperback · New American Library
Content warnings: violence