Books like The Dark Half by Stephen King

Name: The Dark Half
Rating: 3.884615384615 (26 reviews)
Author: Stephen King

The Dark Half, first published in 1989, is a horror novel by Stephen King that delves into the sinister side of authorship and the lurid consequences of a writer’s hidden alter ego. The story follows a screenwriter who discovers that a mysterious, darker personality has emerged in his life, leading him to confront the violence, alcoholism, and moral ambiguity endemic to the creative process. The book’s themes of identity, crime, and supernatural terror are set against the backdrop of an imaginary New England town, Castle Rock, Maine, a recurring locale in King’s fiction.

First publish date: April 1, 1993

Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror

Authors: Stephen King

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