Publisher, Simon & Schuster Audioworks (August 2005)

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There's a reason cell rhymes with hell.

"Horror at an unflagging pace...scary!" --The New York Times

"This chilling novel will haunt you, and make your blood run cold and your heart race with fear." --Nashville Banner

"Guaranteed to frighten you into fits...freezing terror...with a climax that is literally explosive!" --Cosmopolitan

First published in 1977, The Shining quickly became a benchmark in the literary career of Stephen King. This tale of a troubled man hired to care for a remote mountain resort over the winter, his loyal wife, and their uniquely gifted son slowly but steadily unfolds as secrets from the Overlook Hotel's past are revealed, and the hotel itself attempts to claim the very souls of the Torrance family. Adapted into a cinematic masterpiece of horror by legendary director Stanley Kubrick -- featuring an unforgettable performance by a demonic Jack Nicholson -- The Shining stands as a cultural icon of modern horror, a searing study of a family torn apart, and a nightmarish glimpse into the dark recesses of human weakness and dementia.

About the Author: Stephen King is the author of more than forty novels, two hundred short stories, and two works of nonfiction. In 2003 he received the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He has won the World Fantasy Award, several Bram Stoker Awards, and the 0. Henry Award for his story The Man in the Black Suit.

About the Performer: Campbell Scott directed the film Off The Map, and received the best actor award from the National Board of Review for his performance in Roger Dodger. His other films include The Secret Lives of Dentists, The Spanish Prisoner, Mrs. Parker and The Vicious Circle and Big Night, which he also co-directed.