Derry, Maine, is a fictional town that serves as the backdrop for several of Stephen King’s novels, most notably:
- It – This is perhaps the most famous of King’s works set in Derry. The story revolves around a group of children who face a malevolent entity that often takes the form of a clown named Pennywise. The narrative alternates between their childhood and adulthood, showcasing the horrors that plague the town.
- Insomnia – This novel features the town of Derry as a significant setting where the protagonist, Ralph Roberts, experiences surreal events and confronts the supernatural while battling insomnia.
- Dreamcatcher – Parts of this science fiction novel unfold in Derry, as the story involves childhood friends reuniting to confront an alien threat stemming from their past experiences in the town.
- The Dead Zone – Another important work, this novel ties into Derry as the protagonist Johnny Smith, after waking from a coma, has a psychic connection to events happening in the town.
These novels, along with a few short stories, establish Derry as a haunted place filled with dark secrets, making it a key location in the King universe.