Goodreads Choice Award
WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR HORROR
Twelve masterful tales from the King of Horror that transform the ordinary into the terrifying. From a chilling Cujo sequel to stories of buried secrets and psychic visions, this collection delivers those delicious shivers only Stephen King can conjure. Includes bonus story “The Music Room.”
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WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR HORROR
NAMED A NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW TOP 10 HORROR BOOK OF 2024
FINALIST FOR THE 2025 LOCUS AWARDS
You know that delicious shiver that runs down your spine when a story takes an unexpected turn? That’s what awaits you in this extraordinary collection of twelve tales from the master himself. You Like It Darker delivers everything you crave from a Stephen King short story collection: the uncanny made ordinary, the ordinary made terrifying, and characters so vivid they’ll linger long after you’ve turned the final page.
These aren’t just stories—they’re portals into the darker corners of existence, where fate twists, reality folds, and anything can happen. From “Two Talented Bastids” and its long-buried secret, to “Rattlesnakes,” a chilling sequel to Cujo, each story showcases King’s unparalleled ability to surprise and unsettle. “Danny Coughlin’s Bad Dream” demonstrates how a single psychic flash can upend dozens of lives, while “The Dreamers” reminds us that some mysteries are better left unsolved.
What makes this collection particularly special is King’s masterful balance of weight and pleasure. These stories grapple with mortality, luck, and the inexplicable, yet they’re absolutely riveting to read. As The New York Times Book Review notes, it’s “a master class in tension and full of King’s dark humor.”
Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike, this hardcover edition includes the bonus story “The Music Room”—because when it comes to Stephen King, you always want a little more darkness.
a master class in tension and full of King's dark humor
King's mastery of the short story form is on full display... Each tale is a gem, polished to perfection.
King proves once again why he's the undisputed master of horror fiction. These stories will haunt you long after you've finished reading.
A stellar collection that showcases King's versatility and enduring relevance... Essential reading for horror fans.
| Weight | 1.55 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 6.13 × 1.27 × 9.25 in |
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| Subject | Fiction, Horror, Short Stories (single Author), Supernatural, Suspense, Thrillers |
| Accolade |
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