Can you recommend some of Stephen King's best realistic fiction works?

One of his well - known realistic fiction books is 'The Body'. It's a coming - of - age story about a group of boys in Maine who go on a journey to find a dead body. It's full of King's signature vivid descriptions and deep exploration of friendship and growing up.

One of his well - known realistic fiction books is 'The Body'. It's a coming - of - age story about a group of boys in search of a dead body. It's a poignant exploration of friendship and the loss of innocence.

Another one is 'Firestarter'. It tells the story of a young girl with pyrokinetic abilities. The government's interest in her and the whole concept of her powers are science - fiction elements in the story. It's a thrilling exploration of what could happen if such a power existed in our world.

Well, 'The Reach' is also a Stephen King flash fiction piece. It has his characteristic ability to build a vivid world, even in a short story. It often makes readers reflect on life, death, and the connection between different generations.

Sure. 'The Shining' is a classic. It tells the story of a family in an isolated hotel, and the supernatural forces that drive the father crazy. Another great one is 'Carrie', about a girl with telekinetic powers who gets bullied at school. And 'Pet Sematary' is also well - known, with its spooky concept of a burial ground that brings things back in a very wrong way.

Stephen King's 'The Green Mile' can also be considered in a sense historical fiction. It is set in a particular historical period, the 1930s, on death row in a prison. It gives a vivid picture of the prison system, the social attitudes, and the lives of the inmates and the guards during that time.

In 1998, Stephen King had the novel 'Bag of Bones'. It's a great read. The setting of the Maine lake adds a spooky atmosphere. The main character's journey of dealing with his past, his wife's death, and the secrets of the town all come together to make it a very engaging and somewhat chilling story.

Well, 'The Shining' was published in 1977. It's really a great novel. In this book, the setting of the Overlook Hotel is very vivid. The main character, Jack Torrance, slowly descends into madness as the hotel's evil forces seem to take hold of him. And his family, especially his son Danny, has to deal with this terrifying situation. It's a story full of suspense and horror elements that Stephen King is so good at creating.

One of Stephen King's novels in 1989 was 'The Dark Half'. It's a great horror story that delves into the concept of a writer's dark side coming to life.

One of Stephen King's notable works from 1975 is 'Salem's Lot'. It's a horror novel that introduced readers to his unique brand of terrifying storytelling, filled with vampires and a small - town setting that adds to the sense of dread.