The Shining: A chilling classic from the No. 1 bestseller

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One of the true classics of horror, THE SHINING is regarded as one of Stephen King's masterpieces.Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny's visions grow out of control.As winter closes in and blizzards cut them off, the hotel seems to develop a life of its own. It is meant to be empty. So who is the lady in Room 217 and who are the masked guests going up and down in the elevator? And why do the hedges shaped like animals seem so alive?Somewhere, somehow, there is an evil force in the hotel - and that, too, is beginning to shine . .

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by Stephen King (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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B0037TPMOA

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I picked up The Shining after watching the film, and it made for a perfect holiday read. Stephen King’s writing pulls you into the isolated, eerie world of the Overlook Hotel with vivid descriptions and mounting tension. The characters are deeply drawn, and the psychological suspense keeps you turning pages long into the night. Even if you’ve seen the movie, the book offers so much more depth, backstory, and creeping horror that makes it a chilling classic. Highly recommended for fans of thrillers and horror alike.