Salem's Lot follows the story of Ben Mears, a writer haunted by his past, returns to the quiet town of Jerusalem’s Lot (aka 'Salem’s Lot) in Maine to work on a new novel. But when a mysterious new resident moves into the ominous Marsten House and people begin to go missing—or return strangely changed—Ben suspects a dark force is taking hold. As the town falls under the grip of an ancient evil, Ben and a small group of allies must confront the rising horror before it consumes everything.

Trigger warnings

↳ This story contains content that might be troubling for some readers, including, but not limited to depictions of:

• Violence, Murder, and Gore
  
  

• Child Death & Harm
  
  

• Animal Cruelty
  
  

• Domestic Abuse 

• Marital Issues & Infidelity
  
  

• Sexual References
  
  

• Grief & Trauma
  
  

• Mental Illness & Suicide
  
  

• Possession & Loss of Bodily Autonomy
  
  

• Alcoholism & Substance Use

Note: The Salem’s Lot novel is a standalone (1975), but it connects to Stephen King’s larger universe.

↳ In chronological order within the King Multiverse:

• Jerusalem’s Lot (A prequel short story in Night Shift Collection)
  
  

• One for the Road (A short story sequel, also in Night Shift Collection)
  
  

• The Dark Tower Series (A series that has some characters reappear in later volumes)