However, one underrated genre that he also works in is sci-fi.

More often than not, thesetales combine horror with sci-fi, creating a far scarier world than before.

Some of these worlds include aliens, strange monsters, outer space, and even time travel.

Collage of characters from The Shining, Misery and Carrie

There, children with telekinetic and telepathic powers are held and experimented on through torture.

Luke must find a way to escape.

The Institutemay be more sci-fi than horror, but it definitely harks back to some of King’sclassic horror novels.

Book Covers of Carrie Firestarter and Pet Semetary

As a result, the men began to share in the boy’s powers of telepathy.

Dreamcatcheris one of manyKing novels that has ended up dividing readers.

However,for those who know what to expect,Dreamcatchercould be a far more enjoyable reading experience.

James Franco and George MacKay in 11.22.63

Plus, aliens aside,Dreamcatcherincludes King’s usually wonderful depictions of friendship and shared experience.

From A Buick 8is another King story that is loved by some and hated by others.

It is the kind of tale that takes its time, slowly building up towards its most climactic moments.

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For those who want a fast-paced read, this is probably not the book to choose.

However,From A Buick 8offers plenty of interesting ideas about stories and how they affect people.

Once again,Firestarterfeels reminiscent ofstories likeThe ShiningorCarrie.

The book cover picture from Stephen King’s The Institute

In fact,Firestarteris a great place to start for King newbies, as it is fast-paced and exciting.

The Mistis a perfectly eerie sci-fi storythat keeps readers gripped throughout its less than 200 pages.

Plus,The Misthas a great movie adaptation with a shocking ending.

The book cover of Dreamcatcher by Stephen King.

Thefinale of this King taleis astonishing and absolutely heartbreaking.

For some, it may be worth reading the entire story just to experience the gut-wrenching final moments.

The concept of a healing pastor and a young man reuniting with him throughout time is unique and gripping.

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Additionally,Revivalis a particularly haunting novel with an incredible ending.

It is definitely worth checking out for King fans old and new.

The Running Manis getting a new movie adaptation starring Glen Powell.

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The Running Manis perhaps more dystopic than sci-fi,but it definitely still counts toward the genre.

The book has all theclassic makings of a dystopian novel, from an oppressive government to mass violence.

All in all,The Running Manis an action-packed story that will keep readers on their toes.

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11/22/63has been lauded by most who have read the book.

On top of that, King writes a beautiful love story that defies time and space.

In many ways,Under the Domeis King at his finest.

The book cover of Revival by Stephen King.

Overall, this is a strong sci-fi story that has all of King’s usual terrifying flairs.

The father explains the history of “jaunting” just before they set off.

“The Jaunt” is truly one of the most haunting storiesthat King has ever written.

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Ultimately, this is the best sci-fi pieceStephen Kinghas ever written, but read it at your own risk.

The book cover of 11/22/63 by Stephen King.

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The Jaunt

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