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Narrated by:
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Ron McLarty
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Stephen King
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Written by:
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Stephen King
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#1 BESTSELLER • Soon to be a new major motion picture • Writer Ben Mears has returned to his childhood home of Jerusalem’s Lot in hopes that exploring the history of the Marsten House, an old mansion long the subject of rumor and speculation, will help him cast out his personal devils and provide inspiration for his new book.
Writer Ben Mears has returned to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot with the hope that moving into a delapidated mansion, long the subject of town lore, might help him get a handle on his life and provide inspiration for a new book. But when two young boys venture into the woods and only one comes out alive, Mears begins to realize that there may be something sinister at work.
In time, he comes to understand that his hometown is under siege from forces of darkness far beyond his wildest imagination. And only he, with a small group of allies, can hope to contain the evil that is tearing the town apart.
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What the critics say
“A master storyteller.” (The Los Angeles Times)
“Stephen King has built a literary genre of putting ordinary people in the most terrifying situations. . . . He’s the author who can always make the improbable so scary you'll feel compelled to check the locks on the front door.” (The Boston Globe)
“[The] most wonderfully gruesome man on the planet.” (USA Today)
Editorial Review
One of his first was Salem’s Lot, which was originally released in 1975. The story has gone through many iterations, including TV shows, mini-series, and the like, and is now available as an audiobook. King uses his signature style to amplify and build tension throughout the story, pulling on themes of horror in a small-town setting fighting against vampires. Salem’s Lot has all the hallmarks of a perfect thriller and is a masterful display of storytelling.
Narrator Ron McLarty brings this creepy story to life in an impeccable performance. His tone and style are well suited to King, and he builds suspense and tension in all the right places. His reading will leave listeners on the edge of their seats, dying to know what happens next. McLarty is a seasoned narrating professional who has voiced works by other literary giants such as Neil Gaiman, Hunter S. Thompson, and David Baldacci. This reading is just as triumphant as the rest and showcases his narration talents and skill. He even manages to swap between characters such as Kurt Barlow, Ben Mears, and Richard K Straker with ease.
Stephen King audiobooks bring his works to life. His writing is careful and nuanced, and the atmosphere and tone of the story are only enhanced by being told out loud. King and McLarty both have a knack for thrillers and spin a gripping, tense story. This vampire novel will pull listeners in and not let go until the very end. Audiences will be hooked, entertained, and downright scared by the level of horror and fear both King and McLarty generate. The result is a horror novel that has stood the test of time and spawned many a King fan. This classic King novel is still one of the best and scariest horror books of the modern age. It is a must-add to any scary story wishlist and is one of the great books of its genre.
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Stephen King is one of the most prolific authors of all time. He has published 61 novels, more than 200 short stories, and six nonfiction books—and he shows no sign of stopping. With such an extensive portfolio, choosing one audiobook can be daunting. We’ve compiled a list of the 32 best Stephen King audiobooks to make the choice easier. Whether you’re looking to get stuck into one of his creepy, classic stories or a sci-fi novella, you’ll find a title on this list that will get your heart racing.
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-06-28
classic
great story. thrilling and exciting. with so many characters I would have hoped for a larger cast. it was difficult keeping voices straight sometimes
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- Janice
- 2023-01-08
Still as creepy as ever
I have forgotten how well written this book was. Stephen King is a master of imagination.
Our worst fears and desires are made manifest.
Love his writing. This was the first book I read of his way back in the day. I’m glad I listened to it again.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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- Henry Peterson
- 2018-10-01
This generation’s greatest novelist
Stephen King is unparalleled when it comes to crafting a story you can really sink your teeth into, Salem’s Lot is another example of this.
The story moves a little quick in some parts, but the characters are well developed and they continue to grow throughout the entirety of the book.
His attention to detail is definitely apparent in any of King’s work and this is one of many reasons I will continue to pursue his works in the future.
A great story to get lost in with an ending that doesn’t make a person feel as if they were left with any ‘what if’ or ‘then what happened?’ moments.
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- Sara
- 2020-12-31
Great read
This was an excellent book that pulls no punches, it tackles some very dark and disturbing subject matter but I was always eager to keep going. It had fantastic narration, it was very easy to follow and the main cast of characters were superb, maybe a few too many side characters though. If I had a criticism it would be that the concept and setup are a lot more interesting than the execution of those ideas.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of horror novels.
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- big jilm
- 2019-01-12
Just a good story!
I read this when I was a teen, just as good the 2nd time around.
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- Jeremy Stobo
- 2021-11-14
EXCELLENT story, AMAZINGLY read.
One of King’s best books! Very creepy, supernatural and downright scary! The narrator does an excellent job keeping you glued to your headphones.
Highly recommend to anybody who lives Stephen King… or vampires!
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- E. Fontaine
- 2023-05-27
Hard to capture attention
I love almost all of Stephen kings books. This was the first one where I just didn’t care to continue. I finished it, but… meh
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- Anonymous User
- 2024-04-04
fantastic!!!!
I flew through this audiobook. absolutely loved the story. the narrator was awesome. now it's time to move on to my next Stephen King book.
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- Saul
- 2019-03-06
Great, but not King's scariest work
While this was an enjoyable read I would say that it's on the weaker end in terms of King-scariness. Well written and definitely still spooky but at no point was there any legitimate terror. I was looking for terrifying so that's the only downside.
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- Steph
- 2020-12-25
A true Stephen King classic
Since I discovered Stephen King in my teens, he has been my favourite author. This was one of my first forays into his world, and I believe it initiated my vampire fascination as a young adult. Revisiting this book 20+ years later, I am able to recall why I enjoyed it so much. The narration in this audiobook was well done, with the narrator giving each character their own particular flair, although I do wish that women weren’t portrayed as so ... gaspy. Love the book, enjoyed the audio!
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