Summary of the Book Jerusalem is no different from any other typical modest New England town, only when night falls, the inhabitants experience something paranormal and evil. Spirits are making their way into the town and people can hear a child’s devilishly sweet insistent laughter. What could be lurking and making Salem a place people fear to come to after the sun goes down? Read Salem’s Lot to find out more. About Stephen King Stephen King is an American author. His genres of interest are contemporary horror, suspense, science fiction and fantasy. King has authored several books of which Firestarter, Misery and Desperation are a few to name.