Stephen King - How Well Do You Know His Books? Quiz

Answer: Thinner

This book was originally published under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman. Lawyer and family man Billy Halek runs over an old lady while being pleasured by his wife. When he is let off for his crime, the victim's father, an old gypsy, puts a curse on him.

Answer: The murder of two girls

Of course, the real culprit was William "Billy The Kid" Wharton. Wharton was later killed by prison guard Percy Wetmore. Stephen King wrote this book in serial form, over the course of six months.

Answer: Captain Trips

"The Stand" is an epic story of the destruction, and eventual rebuilding, of the human race. A virus is inadvertently released and within months most of America has succumbed. Another nickname for the superflu was "tube neck". The official codename was "Project Blue".

Answer: Susannah

Later on, Susannah learns how to use the feisty, wildcat "'Detta" side of herself to her advantage. In the third book, "The Wastelands", she brings Detta to the fore as she mates with the demon in the 'speaking ring' to distract it as Jake crosses over.

Answer: Desperation

Set in Nevada, this novel sees a being called Tak take possession of a series of people after being awoken from its place in a mineshaft. Recurring character, Cynthia, hitches a ride with Steve. Cynthia is also seen in "Rose Madder".

Answer: Daughters and Sisters

This book tells a tale of a battered wife's struggle to escape her brutal husband. The shelter is Rosie's salvation. When Norman finally finds her, it's the women from the shelter who go into battle for her. Tragically, Norman finds the shelter by torturing Peter, the man at the bus station help desk who recommended the Daughters and Sisters shelter to Rose.

Answer: The Talisman

In "The Talisman", we meet a young Jack Sawyer, a brave lad who goes journeying to the Territories in order to save his mother's life. In "Black House", a reluctant Jack returns to a world adjacent to the Territories in order to rescue another special boy.

Answer: Bill

This is a powerful, haunting tale about a group of "losers" whose friendship help them through experiences which would have broken lesser mortals. Bill's therapist gives him this sentence to repeat in order to help his fluency. At a pivotal moment, he is able to say it flawlessly.

Answer: Misery's Return

Writer Paul Sheldon is involved in a car wreck and rescued by an obsessed fan. He suffers greatly at the hands of this ex-nurse. The book that Annie Wilkes makes him burn is his departure from "Misery", called "Fast Cars".

Answer: The Bride of the Godfather

Former entrepreneur Edgar Freemantle moves to Duma Key after losing an arm in an accident at work. Here he discovers art, peace and some supernatural mysteries. At the centre of it all is Elizabeth Eastlake, an eccentric old woman with whom Edgar eventually forms a strong friendship.