Books like Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

Name: Doctor Sleep
Rating: 4.162162162162 (37 reviews)
Author: Stephen King

Dan Torrance, the adult version of the boy who once haunted the Overlook Hotel, now lives a subdued life in New Hampshire, working at a nursing home and recovering from alcoholism. When a twelve‑year‑old girl named Abra Stone, whose "shining" is the most powerful he has ever seen, seeks his help, Dan is drawn into a confrontation with the True Knot—a nomadic cult that preys on children’s psychic energy. As they chase the girl across America, Dan must confront his own past and use his remaining powers to protect the fragile gift Abra carries.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror

Authors: Stephen King

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