Fiction / Horror Best Sellers

New York Time Best sellers of Fiction / Horror: Cell (2006), The Historian (2005), The Walking Dead, Vol. 1 (2004), Song of Susannah (2004), Everything's Eventual (2002) and other 84 books.

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Cell

released in: 2006
Cell
After a devastating phenomenon is delivered via everyone\'s cellphone, a graphic artist tries to make his way back to his family.

The Historian

released in: 2005
The Historian
The story of a young woman's search for her father, who is an historian

The Walking Dead, Vol. 1

released in: 2004

Song of Susannah

released in: 2004
Song of Susannah
Part of the Dark Tower series, the novel follows the ka-tet as they confront the Crimson King and work towards saving the Dark Tower.

Everything's Eventual

released in: 2002
Everything's Eventual
Everything's Eventual is a collection of short stories by Stephen King, published in 2002. It includes fourteen stories, two of which ("Riding the Bullet" and "1408") were previously published on the Internet.

From a Buick 8

released in: 2002
From a Buick 8
When a Buick 8 is left at the state police barracks in Statler, Pennsylvania, the troopers there are baffled. Curt Wilcox, the trooper who was the driver's best friend, becomes obsessed with finding out the truth about the car.

Fairy Tale

released in: 2001
Fairy Tale
A high school kid inherits a shed that is a portal to another world where good and evil are at war.

Dreamcatcher

released in: 2001
Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher is a novel by Stephen King about four friends who must save one of their own from an alien invasion.

Black House

released in: 2001
Black House
A horror novel and sequel to "The Talisman," co-written by Peter Straub and Stephen King, continuing the dark and fantastical tale.

One Door Away from Heaven

released in: 2001
One Door Away from Heaven
A suspenseful novel exploring themes of morality, destiny, and the supernatural, as characters are drawn together by a shared destiny.

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer

released in: 2001
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer
When Ellen Rimbauer moves into her new home, she starts to keep a diary. But as she chronicles the events of her life, she realizes that there is something strange going on in the house.

Hannibal

released in: 1999

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon

released in: 1999
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon
"The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon" by Stephen King is a psychological thriller that follows a young girl named Trisha as she becomes lost in the woods. As she faces the challenges of survival, Trisha relies on her admiration for baseball player Tom Gordon to cope with fear and loneliness. King's atmospheric storytelling and psychological tension make the novel a compelling exploration of the human psyche in the face of adversity.

Bag of Bones

released in: 1998
Bag of Bones
After the death of his wife, writer Mike Noonan is unable to write. He suffers from terrifying nightmares, and is drawn to the vacation home he and his wife once shared. There, he discovers the truth about his wife's death, and must face the ghosts of his past.

Sole Survivor

released in: 1997
Sole Survivor
A psychological thriller involving a man who survives a plane crash, only to be pursued by mysterious forces and confronting a conspiracy that defies reality.

Desperation

released in: 1996
Desperation
A horror novel set in the town of Desperation, Nevada, where a group of people faces supernatural horrors and an evil force.

Servant of the Bones

released in: 1996

Memnoch the Devil

released in: 1995
Memnoch the Devil
Lestat is back--and this time he's on the trail of the Devil himself.

Intensity

released in: 1995
Intensity
A psychological thriller about a young woman, Chyna, who becomes the target of a sadistic serial killer, leading to a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Insomnia

released in: 1994
Insomnia
Ralph Roberts is an old man. Lately, he has been troubled by insomnia.

Gerald's Game

released in: 1992
Gerald's Game
"Gerald's Game" by Stephen King is a psychological horror novel that follows a woman, Jessie Burlingame, who finds herself handcuffed to a bed in an isolated cabin after a sex game with her husband goes wrong. As she struggles to survive, Jessie confronts her own fears, memories, and the horrors of her predicament. King weaves a suspenseful tale that delves into the psychological and supernatural.

Dolores Claiborne

released in: 1992
Dolores Claiborne
Dolores Claiborne is a psychological thriller about a woman who is accused of murdering her husband.

The Tale of the Body Thief

released in: 1992
The Tale of the Body Thief
The vampire Lestat is tired of immortality and decides to become human again. But when he tries to steal a human's body, he realizes that the process is not as simple as he thought.

The Bad Place

released in: 1992
The Bad Place
A family is targeted by a madman in Dean Koontz’s classic thriller

Dragon Tears

released in: 1992
Dragon Tears
A police detective and a woman with psychic powers team up to stop a serial killer.

Taltos

released in: 1992
Taltos
The story of a race of beings with magical powers who live in secret among humans.

Cold Fire

released in: 1991
Cold Fire
The book is about a woman who is being stalked by a man with psychic powers

Four Past Midnight

released in: 1990
Four Past Midnight
A collection of four novellas, each with its own unique horror and suspenseful elements, showcasing Stephen King's storytelling prowess.

Holly

released in: 1989
Holly
The private detective Holly Gibney investigates whether a married pair of octogenarian academics had anything to do with Bonnie Dahl\'s disappearance.

The Dark Half

released in: 1989
The Dark Half
A writer's pseudonym takes on a murderous life of its own, leading to a psychological and supernatural battle.

Hideaway

released in: 1989
Hideaway
A man is brought back from the dead after his wife and daughter are killed in a car accident. But he soon realizes that he has been brought back for a reason, and that he has to use his new powers to stop a madman.

Midnight

released in: 1989
Midnight
The book is about a woman who is being stalked by a man with psychic powers

The Queen of the Damned

released in: 1988

The Tommyknockers

released in: 1987
The Tommyknockers
"The Tommyknockers" by Stephen King is a science fiction horror novel that explores the consequences of discovering an otherworldly object buried in the woods. As the townspeople uncover its power, they experience physical and mental transformations. King's storytelling prowess and ability to blend horror with speculative elements contribute to the novel's eerie and compelling narrative.

Misery

released in: 1987
Misery
Misery is a 1987 novel by Stephen King. The novel's narrator, Paul Sheldon, is a successful writer who is rescued from a car crash by his "number one fan", Annie Wilkes. Annie takes Paul to her home, where she nurses him back to health and holds him captive.

It

released in: 1986
It
The collective clown phobias of seven teenagers are rekindled in their adult lives by the terrifying title character. Originally published in 1986.

Skeleton Crew

Skeleton Crew
A collection of short stories by Stephen King, showcasing his versatility and mastery in the horror and supernatural fiction genres.

The Talisman

The Talisman
"The Talisman" by Stephen King and Peter Straub is a fantasy horror novel that follows a young boy, Jack Sawyer, on a perilous journey through a parallel world called "The Territories" to find a mystical talisman. The novel combines elements of coming-of-age, fantasy, and horror, creating a compelling and darkly imaginative narrative.

Thinner

Thinner
A horror novel about an overweight lawyer who mysteriously starts losing weight after a Gypsy curse, leading to a desperate quest for survival.

Pet Sematary

Pet Sematary
"Pet Sematary" by Stephen King is a horror novel that explores the consequences of tampering with the natural order of life and death. The story follows a family that discovers a burial ground with supernatural properties. King's novel delves into themes of grief, mortality, and the darkness that can lurk in the seemingly mundane.
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