Stephen King explores the complexities of the conscience mind vs. the subconscious identity in this tale about literary fiction writer Thad Beaumont — who also writes a series of violent crime novels under the pseudonym George Stark. But when Thad's pen name becomes public knowledge, he decides to stage a symbolic burial for his alter ego. However, Stark emerges from the grave and manifests as a corporeal entity. He then hunts down and gruesomely murders everyone he perceives responsible for his so-called death. Meanwhile, Thad is plagued by headaches and the police are convinced, despite Thad's solid alibi, that he has a hand in the tragedy.
The Dark Half was deemed the second bestselling book of 1989 and adapted for the big screen in 1990 by famed horror director George A. Romero.
