Misery

Paul Sheldon has killed off Misery Chastain, the heroine who made him rich, so that he can move on to real writing. Then a car accident leaves him splinted and in pain in the remote mountain home of Annie Wilkes. She was once a nurse and has pain-killing drugs. She is also his Number One Fan, and she is not happy about what he did to Misery. Now Paul is writing to stay alive. The story is about fame, obsession and being trapped.

Why You Should Read?

• Follow Paul Sheldon as he wakes injured and helpless in a remote mountain home after a car accident.
• Meet Annie Wilkes, a former nurse with pain-killing drugs, who is also Paul's Number One Fan.
• Explore the dangerous bond between a writer and his biggest fan once she learns what he did to Misery.
• Experience psychological suspense in which a writer's work becomes a matter of staying alive.

About the Author

Stephen King is an American writer, born on September 21, 1947. He is called the "King of Horror" and is best known for scary stories, though he has also written fantasy, science fiction and mystery. His first book, Carrie, came out in 1974. Different Seasons, four novellas from 1982, was his first big step away from horror. He has also written under the name Richard Bachman, and with his friend Peter Straub and his sons Joe Hill and Owen King. His story "The Man in the Black Suit" won the O. Henry Award in 1994.