The Dark Half

About “The Dark Half”

The Dark Half is a horror novel written by American author Stephen King, published in 1989. It was among the year's top-selling books, ranking as the second best-seller according to Publishers Weekly, behind Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy. The book was later adapted into a film titled The Dark Half, released in 1993. The novel explores themes of identity and supernatural forces, as its protagonist deals with a dark alter ego. King is known for his contributions to the horror genre, and The Dark Half remains one of his published works from the late 1980s.