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Stephen King

Stephen King is an American author of horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy novels. He is best-known for such published works as Carrie, The Shining and Misery – all of which have been adapted into successful films. Infact, much of King’s writing has been adapted into other mediums. Besides being a novelist, King has written many short stories and screenplays. Most of King’s works are standalone novels, with a notable exception of (The Dark Tower). He is married to fellow author Tabitha King and father of Joe Hill.

Biography & Profile

Stephen King is an American author of horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy novels. He is best-known for such published works as Carrie, The Shining and Misery – all of which have been adapted into successful films. Infact, much of King’s writing has been adapted into other mediums. Besides being a novelist, King has written many short stories and screenplays. Most of King’s works are standalone novels, with a notable exception of (The Dark Tower). He is married to fellow author Tabitha King and father of Joe Hill. Stephen King’s first true novel was also one of his best known works, Carrie, which was published in 1974. He has been writing ever since. Below is a list of Stephen King’s books in order of when they were originally published:

Complete Bibliography & Book List in Order

Book #1
Book cover image for The Gunslinger (Book #1 in reading order)

The Gunslinger

4.7 / 5.0
Published: 1982350 pages

Roland Deschain of Gilead, the last gunslinger, pursues his enigmatic adversary, the man in black, across a vast, desert-strewn landscape.

Book #2
Book cover image for The Drawing of the Three (Book #2 in reading order)

The Drawing of the Three

4.8 / 5.0
Published: 1987390 pages

Roland passes through magical doors on a beach on our Earth, drawing companions Eddie, Odetta, and Jack Mort into Mid-World.

Book #3
Book cover image for The Waste Lands (Book #3 in reading order)

The Waste Lands

4.9 / 5.0
Published: 1991430 pages

Roland and his newly formed ka-tet cross the radioactive wastes to the decaying city of Lud, guided by a sentient, insane train.

Book #4
Book cover image for Wizard and Glass (Book #4 in reading order)

Wizard and Glass

4.7 / 5.0
Published: 1997470 pages

Roland recounts a tragic tale of his youth, his first love Susan Delgado, and his early encounters with Maerlyn's Grapefruit.

Book #5
Book cover image for Wolves of the Calla (Book #5 in reading order)

Wolves of the Calla

4.8 / 5.0
Published: 2003510 pages

The ka-tet defends a farming community from masked riders stealing children, aided by Father Callahan from Salem's Lot.

Book #6
Book cover image for Song of Susannah (Book #6 in reading order)

Song of Susannah

4.9 / 5.0
Published: 2004550 pages

Susannah's body is possessed by the demon-mother Mia, leading the ka-tet through dimensional gateways into 1999 New York City.

Book #7
Book cover image for The Dark Tower (Book #7 in reading order)

The Dark Tower

4.7 / 5.0
Published: 2004590 pages

The epic conclusion of Roland's quest as he approaches the titular tower at the center of all times and realities.

Book #8
Book cover image for The Wind Through the Keyhole (Book #8 in reading order)

The Wind Through the Keyhole

4.8 / 5.0
Published: 2012630 pages

Roland tells his companions two stories during a harsh windstorm, reflecting on his early days as a young gunslinger.

Book #9
Book cover image for The Complete Concordance (With: Robin Furth) (Book #9 in reading order)

The Complete Concordance (With: Robin Furth)

4.9 / 5.0
Published: 2012670 pages

A key entry in Stephen King's multiversal masterpiece following the last gunslinger's quest.