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The Shining by Stephen King
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The Shining (original 1977; edition 2012)

by Stephen King

Series: The Shining (1)

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Fantasy. Fiction. Horror. Thriller. HTML:#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER � Before Doctor Sleep, there was The Shining, a classic of modern American horror from the undisputed master, Stephen King.
Jack Torrance�s new job at the Overlook Hotel is the perfect chance for a fresh start. As the off-season caretaker at the atmospheric old hotel, he�ll have plenty of time to spend reconnecting with his family and working on his writing. But as the harsh winter weather sets in, the idyllic location feels ever more remote . . . and more sinister. And the only one to notice the strange and terrible forces gathering around the Overlook is Danny Torrance, a uniquely gifted five-year-old.… (more)

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813.54Literature › English (North America) › American fiction › 20th Century › 1945-1999

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PS3561.I483Language and Literature › American literature › American literature › Individual authors › 1961-

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