He can certainly tell a story. Read a few of his. I actually found Pet Semetary disturbing.

Stephen King is amazing.

I read the book, saw the movie. Book was far more intense.

So many - The Tommyknockers is so out there without being really gross or graphic and with Firestarter and Dead Zone you felt like you were living it - not to mention the Gunslinger series and The Stand...Pet Semetary was also a great one, but darker Favorite? Hmm...Nov 22, 1963 great also...I dunno...

The one thing for sure, is that you know things will never be the same for the characters in any of his novels.

Probably a standard answer but the Shining is my favorite, couldn't put it down. Salem's Lot is also good, and Bag of Bones is one I read back in 2008 if you're looking for more books that are really good by him.

Pet Semetary is a great book! I love Stephen King and have read most of his books. The movies don't do him justice.

I was never a fan of the movies but I did enjoy the book. Perhaps because my imagination can produce more nightmarish imagery than what can be put on film.

I LOVE King. My favorites are Misery, IT, and Rose Madder.

his books scare the bejesus out of me. I read Geralds Game...oh boy. scary stuff

Just noticed you mentioned Joe Hill - I read his books NOS4A2 and Horns - he's crazy like his dad!

Also @Stereoguy ran into him at breakfast a few months ago....(haven't seen him lately, hope he's OK)

Sometimes dead is better.