If you told me a year ago that Stephen King would write a story that feels like a lost collaboration between Hayao Miyazaki and H.P. Lovecraft, I would have asked where to sign. With Fairy Tale (U.S. Edition), the Master of Horror does exactly that—he trades in the rusty brakes of a ’58 Plymouth for the squeaky wheel of a rusty bicycle, and the result is nothing short of magical.

King fans know that the author loves his animals. But the bond between Charlie and Radar is the emotional engine here. You don’t read Fairy Tale for the gore; you read it because King makes you afraid of losing a dog. If you are looking for the U.S. Edition in EPUB format , there are a few things to note.

(Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or your local library’s OverDrive). Just remember: When you hear the sound of a turning wheel and a dog barking, don’t look back.