Why King is "KING"

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Have you ever read a Stephen King novel? If you have, then you have at least glimpsed the genius behind this guy's writing. Mind you, I am not here to try and sell anyone on the idea that they need to rush out and read his work, but I do want to say that I have been a Stephen King fan for more than twenty years now, and with good reason. You see, Stephen King's novels are more than just horror/suspense/fiction stories. They are vivid portraits of people. His characters are so well written that you genuinely feel like you know them. His stories make you cringe when you know something bad is about to happen becuase you genuinely grow to care for the fictional people in his books. It's uncanny how he can so aptly put you inside their heads, but he does it, and with incredible effectiveness. What's more is that his stories are a "no holds barred" kind of storytelling. No character is ever really safe and that makes his stories fun to follow. You just genuinely never know what's coming next. I have read a fair portion of his library, although I know there are still dozens of titles I have yet to read. I am particularly fond of his earlier stories, although even the newest stuff is a great read. My personal favorite of his books is "Salem's Lot". I love the personification of his main characters and the vivid imagery of the Maine countryside that he conveys with such utter ease while telling a sinister and compelling story about the darkness that haunts the small town of Jerusalem's Lot. Another favorite was Pet Sematary. Like Salem's Lot, I have read this story multiple times and each time it is a great ride...really scary stuff. Also, like Salem's Lot, this story pulls you deep into the psyche of it's characters and really gives you the feeling that you are part of the story. An excellent read and another solid page turner. I could go on and on about the books he's written....as I sit here pondering which titles I have read, I keep remembering additional books that I'd forgotten about...that said, I encourage any reader who reads this to get out and pick up a copy of one of his books and sit down for a good read. With Halloween just around the corner, Salem's Lot, Pet Sematary, Christine, The Dead Zone, Needful Things, The Tommyknockers or It (amongst his many others) are sure to give you the chills.