
The Tommyknockers
The Tommyknockers is a 1985 horror novel by Stephen King. Much of the action takes place in Maine and New England. Characters include Annabelle, Annmarie and Beaver. Readers will find themes of aliens, space flight, non-humanoid aliens and space vehicles.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, and 263 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 58 editions across 7 languages.
It runs to roughly 725 pages — 13–14 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Tommyknockers
The Tommyknockers is a 1987 science fiction novel by Stephen King. While maintaining a horror style, the novel is an excursion into the realm of science fiction for King, as the residents of the Maine town of Haven gradually fall under the influence of a mysterious object buried in the woods.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1988 — Best Science Fiction Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Tommyknockers?
The Tommyknockers was written by Stephen King and first published in 1985.
What genre is The Tommyknockers?
It is usually shelved as Horror.
How long is The Tommyknockers?
The median edition has 725 pages, about 13–14 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Tommyknockers?
Readers who like it often enjoy Dark Forces, The Evil Image and The Lottery, or The Adventures of James Harris.
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