'Salem’s Lot
Stephen King's 'Salem’s Lot (1959) is a vampire fiction and witch fiction novel. It takes readers to Maine and U.S.A in the 1970s. Characters include Chopper, Doc and Evvie. Key subjects include Catholic Church, Arson, Great Depression and Hitmen.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 99 ratings, and 1,446 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 111 editions across 9 languages.
At about 503 pages, most readers finish it in 9–10 hours.
About 'Salem’s Lot
Author Ben Mears returns to ‘Salem's Lot to write a book about a house that has haunted him since childhood only to find his isolated hometown infested with vampires. While the vampires claim more victims, Mears convinces a small group of believers to combat the undead. ([source](https://stephenking.com/library/novel/_salem_s_lot.html))
Awards & lists
- ✦World Fantasy Awards 1976 — Best Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote 'Salem’s Lot?
'Salem’s Lot was written by Stephen King and first published in 1959.
What genre is 'Salem’s Lot?
It is usually shelved as Vampire Fiction, Witch Fiction, Horror and Occult Fiction.
How long is 'Salem’s Lot?
The median edition has 503 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to 'Salem’s Lot?
Readers who like it often enjoy Young Monsters, Three by Ira Levin (Rosemary's Baby / Stepford Wives / This Perfect Day) and Angel Among Witches.
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