Titles in This Set. The Shining. Doctor Sleep. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Hodder Paperbacks (Hodder & Stoughton). Series: The Shining. Age Range: Adult (18+). Overview. This brand new paperback set brings together two of Stephen King's most celebrated horror novels: The Shining and its long-awaited sequel, Doctor Sleep. Together they trace the story of Danny Torrance from a terrified five-year-old trapped in the haunted Overlook Hotel to a troubled adult confronting his past. A must-have bundle for horror fans, Stephen King collectors, and anyone ready to be genuinely unsettled by masterful, character-driven storytelling.. About the Books. The Shining introduces Danny Torrance, a five-year-old boy gifted with a powerful psychic ability his family calls "the shining." When his father Jack takes a winter caretaker job at the remote, snowbound Overlook Hotel, an attempt at a fresh start curdles into a claustrophobic nightmare. As blizzards cut the family off from the outside world, the hotel's malevolent history awakens: the terrifying Room 217, ghostly party guests, and hedge animals that seem to move when no one is watching. It is a slow-building masterclass in dread that has defined modern horror fiction for decades.. Doctor Sleep picks up Danny's story decades later. Now a recovering alcoholic working at a hospice, Dan Torrance has learned to control his lingering "shining" abilities, earning him the nickname "Doctor Sleep." When he meets Abra Stone, a girl with an extraordinary gift of her own, Dan is drawn into an epic battle against the True Knot, a group of quasi-immortal beings who feed on children's psychic energy. Emotionally resonant and unflinchingly brutal where it counts, Doctor Sleep stands as both a satisfying sequel for longtime fans and a gripping standalone read for newcomers.. Key Benefits. Two essential Stephen King novels in one convenient paperback set. Brand new condition, ideal for gifting or building a personal horror library. Follows one continuous story arc across two generations of the Torrance family. Perfect for book clubs, classroom discussion, or dedicated horror reading nights. A trusted, bestselling author whose work continues to define the genre. About the Author. Stephen King is one of the world's most successful and influential authors, with more than sixty novels to his name, nearly all international bestsellers. His work has earned him major honours including the National Medal of Arts and the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. Renowned for his gift of atmosphere and character, King has shaped modern horror and psychological fiction, with many of his novels — including The Shining and Doctor Sleep — adapted into acclaimed films.. Why You'll Love This Set. This pairing lets readers experience the Torrance family saga in full, from Danny's terrifying childhood to Dan's redemptive adulthood. Atmospheric, emotionally rich, and genuinely frightening, it's a complete horror journey in one brand new paperback set.. Please Note: Cover images shown are for the current UK paperback editions. As individual retail titles, the books may not share a matching cover design, but both are dispatched brand new.