’Salem’s Lot by Stephen King Summary
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Stephen King's "Salem's Lot" - the vampire classic that redefined horror in 1975, placing bloodsuckers in small-town America. This chilling masterpiece sold for $550,000, cementing King's legacy. What evil lurks behind your neighbor's curtains after dark?
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When Darkness Falls on Small-Town America
Salem's Lot begins with an ending. The town of Jerusalem's Lot, Maine stands empty - a ghost town in the most literal sense. Two survivors, novelist Ben Mears and young Mark Petrie, have returned to finish what they started. But what transformed this ordinary New England community into a nest of vampires? The horror unfolds as Ben returns to his childhood hometown, drawn by memories of the sinister Marsten House that traumatized him as a boy. He witnessed something there - the hanging corpse of the house's former owner seemingly opening its eyes - a vision that's haunted him for decades. Now, as an adult novelist seeking inspiration for his next book, Ben discovers the long-abandoned mansion has new occupants: the mysterious antique dealers Kurt Barlow and Richard Straker. What the town doesn't yet realize is that Barlow is an ancient vampire who has selected Jerusalem's Lot with careful deliberation, recognizing in its isolation and insularity the perfect hunting ground for his particular hunger.
The Perfect Feeding Ground and the Spread of Contagion
The Unlikely Heroes and Their Battle Against Darkness
Faith as Weapon and Weakness
The Horror of Childhood Vulnerability
Evil Never Truly Dies
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