The Shining by Stephen King | (2 book series)

A chilling masterpiece of modern American horror, The Shining inspired Stanley Kubrick’s iconic film. Jack Torrance accepts a position as the off-season caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel, seeking a fresh start for himself and his family. But as winter descends and the hotel’s desolate isolation grows, the sinister forces lurking within its walls begin to stir.

“An undisputed master of suspense and terror.” —The Washington Post

At first, Jack sees the job as a chance to rebuild his life—time to reconnect with his wife Wendy, bond with his young son Danny, and focus on his writing. Yet, as the snow piles up outside, something darker begins to take hold of the Overlook. Strange, terrifying events unfold, and it becomes clear that the hotel’s secrets run deeper—and more deadly—than anyone could have imagined. The only one who can see the full scope of the danger is Danny, a five-year-old boy with extraordinary, terrifying abilities.