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'Salem's Lot (Movie Tie-in)

Written by: Stephen King
Narrated by: Ron McLarty,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

Master storyteller and best-selling author Stephen King has become synonymous with creepy, suspenseful, and eerie horror stories.

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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great

Loved it but, the beginning was so slow and hard to get through. It picked up after that though!

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A Terrifying tale of Evil

In an age of sexy vampires (twilight saga and sookie stackhouse series) it’s a treat to revisit an era where vampires were truly terrifying. Stephen King’s book examines the effect of Introducing Evil with a capital E in a small town and he is able to capture the feeling of despair that our protagonists experience. Ron McLarty’s narration truly brings those tense feelings to life!
All in all an enjoyable experience from the forward to the epilogue.

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One of King's Spookiest.

After close to five decades since it was first published, Salem's Lot holds up to high standards as a well-crafted horror novel, replete with fascinating characters, a scary story line and all the talent Stephen King could pack into one novel. To make it all the better, Ron McClarty's narration brings this excellent book to life.

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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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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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Yes please!

I loved this story and the performance was amazing . Stephen Kings is a master story teller. His characters are so interesting and the desire to keep on reading does not stop in this suspenseful tale. A tale of such extraordinary fiction and its almost believable .(shivers )

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Excellent!

Read this book when it came out. It’s been a long time, so I enjoyed it all over again. Stephen King is the most talented writer!

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LOVED IT!

This book was utterly amazing! I’m not huge into vampires but this book had me captivated in it. I couldn’t wait to hear what happened next. It was eerie, and the descriptions of each and every scene made me feel like I was watching the movie. Would highly, highly recommend this book.

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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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still great

it's been many years since I first read this book and decidedbit was time for a re-read. it's still great

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