While I have never read his books, I have heard from friends that Stephen King is a great author.
He is a terrific and prolific author. He's published 54 novels, if you can believe it! Do your friends have a favorite?
He told me he wrote the book, I.T, that was recently played in theaters?  What is your favorite book from this author?
IT definitely played into the "evil clown" fear! I thought The Shining was really good....scary movie, too! So many of his works have been turned into films, miniseries, tv series...