Autor/-in: Stephen King

There is a reason why Stephen King is one of the bestselling writers in the world, ever. Described by John Connolly as 'utterly compelling', Stephen King writes books that draw you in and are impossible to put down.

King is the author of more than sixty books, all of them worldwide bestsellers, including the epic thrillers Cell, It, Under the Dome, 11.22.63 and The Institute.

Many of his novels and short stories have been turned into celebrated films, TV series and streamed events including Misery, The Outsider and The Shawshank Redemption.

King was the recipient of America's prestigious 2014 National Medal of Arts and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives with his wife Tabitha King in Maine.