Stephen King and Peter Straub

Stephen King (born 1947) and Peter Straub (1943–2022) were American authors who collaborated on novels including The Talisman (1984) and Black House (2001).

They co-authored The Talisman (1984) (Italian: Il Talismano) and later Black House (2001). The Talisman is commonly described as dark fantasy and follows the character Jack Sawyer.

Single review praises The Talisman (Il Talismano) — a dark fantasy co-authored by Stephen King and Peter Straub — following twelve-year-old Jack Sawyer's cross-world quest to save his mother. The prose is described as immersive, with stylistic differences between the two authors noted; recommended for teens and adults. Rated 4/5.

For:Teen and adult readers of dark fantasy and horror; fans of Stephen King and Peter Straub.