{"product_id":"stephen-king-classic-collection-5-books-box-set-if-it-bleeds-the-institute","title":"Stephen King Classic Collection 5 Books Box Set (If It Bleeds, The Institute)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in the Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf It Bleeds\u003cbr\u003eThe Institute\u003cbr\u003eIT\u003cbr\u003eMisery\u003cbr\u003ePet Sematary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781399756068\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt unfolds in the small town of Derry, Maine, where a malevolent force resurfaces every 27 years to feed on fear. A group of childhood friends—the Losers’ Club—reunites as adults to face the horrors of their past and the town’s enduring nightmare. King masterfully blends coming-of-age warmth with cosmic dread, weaving friendship, memory, and courage into a sprawling, unforgettable epic of fear and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Sematary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA family moves to a rural home only to discover a neighboring burial ground with the power to resurrect the dead—at a terrible price. King’s intimate exploration of grief, loss, and the dangers of tampering with mortality is both devastating and hypnotic, pulsing with a quiet dread that intensifies as the family’s decisions spiral out of control. It’s a near-perfect study in how love can blur the line between mercy and madness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMisery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA bestselling author is rescued from a car crash by his unhinged “number one fan,” who confines him in a remote farmhouse. The claustrophobic setting amplifies every fear as the writer fights for escape against a psychologically brutal captor. King tightens every moment with razor‑sharp dialogue and nerve‑jangling suspense, delivering a modern classic about obsession, power, and the unbearable weight of dependency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Institute:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis novel follows children with extraordinary gifts who confront a brutal, secretive institution intent on control. King’s brisk pacing and propulsive plotting heighten the sense of danger while anchoring the story in empathy for the vulnerable. The moral stakes are clear—power without humanity is a catastrophe. The Institute blends social tension with sprawling, cinematic menace, making it a standout entry in King’s contemporary catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf It Bleeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf It Bleeds collects four new novellas—Mr. Harrigan’s Phone, The Life of Chuck, Rat, and If It Bleeds—each twisting ordinary realities into strange, unsettling scenarios. The title story carries Holly Gibney from King’s broader universe into a taut, modern thriller, while the others explore ambition, mortality, and the cost of fame. The collection showcases King’s versatility: intimate character focus, dark humor, and high‑concept dread all in one compact volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author. Dubbed the \"King of Horror\", he is widely known for his horror fiction and has also explored other genres, among them suspense, crime, science-fiction, fantasy, and mystery. He has written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in collections. His debut, Carrie (1974), established him in horror and Different Seasons (1982), a collection of four novellas, was his first major departure from the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen King","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57384940175742,"sku":"PLD23223","price":26.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/71sAA6ReygL._SL1500.jpg?v=1778318971","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/stephen-king-classic-collection-5-books-box-set-if-it-bleeds-the-institute","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}