by Stephen King
First published 1987
Bobbi, a writer, stumbles upon a buried alien craft in the woods behind her home. As she and her friend Jim excavate the strange object, the residents of their quiet Maine town begin transforming in unsettling ways. Bobbi and Jim race to uncover the truth behind the alien influence before it consumes their entire community. This supernatural thriller explores the dire consequences of humanity's hubris in the face of the unknown.
Genres: science-fiction, horror, supernatural, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: found-family, race-against-time
Setting: Maine, New England, Haven
864 pages · Paperback · Gallery Books
Content warnings: body-horror, graphic-violence