The book that established the King of Horror. 43 years after the initial release of Stephen King's iconic book and 40 years after its film adaptation by Stanley Kubrick, the story of The Shining continues to inspire, terrify, and captivate.

The new job of Jack Torrance at the "Overlook" Hotel is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. As the winter caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, Jack will have plenty of time to reconnect with his family and focus on his writing. However, when the harsh winter arrives, the idyllic location begins to seem utterly isolated, utterly sinister. And the only one who senses the presence of strange and dark forces at the "Overlook" is Danny Torrance, a five-year-old child with a unique gift.

They said about the book: "This terrifying novel will haunt you. It will make your blood run cold and your heart pound with fear." –Nashville Banner

"Undisputed master of suspense and horror." –The Washington Post

"King probably knows more about the terrifying dynamics in confined and isolated places than anyone else since Edgar Allan Poe." –Entertainment Weekly

"The author who has the ability to make the supernatural so frightening that it pushes you to go check if you locked the front door." –The Boston Globe

"The most delightfully macabre person on the planet." –USA Today

Stephen King is considered one of the most significant authors worldwide. He has written over 50 novels, 200 short stories and essays, with sales exceeding 350,000,000 copies. His works, many of which have been adapted into films or series, include Salem's Lot, It, The Stand, The Shining, The Green Mile, Misery, Hearts in Atlantis, The Outsider, and Elevation. He has received numerous prestigious literary awards. King lives in Bangor, Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.