The eagerly awaited Stephen King novel box set is currently available at a significant discount of approximately 50% on Amazon. Published by Scribner in late July, the “Classic King Box Set 1” compiles three iconic horror novels from the early 1980s: Pet Sematary, Christine, and Cujo. These paperback editions, along with their distinctive display box, feature striking vintage artwork and typography. For a limited duration, you can acquire this box set for just $29.73 (originally $58) by activating the coupon on Amazon`s product page. As an added benefit, “Classic King Box Set 1” is also eligible for Amazon`s “Buy Two, Get One Free” book promotion, which runs until October 11.
Several other Stephen King box sets and his upcoming 2025 releases are also part of the “Buy Two, Get One Free” sale. This allows buyers to combine the Classic King Box Set with recent titles such as his latest original novel Never Flinch, the comprehensive new anthology set in the universe of The Stand, or the captivating reinterpretation of Hansel and Gretel. Even the inaugural hardcover edition of The Long Walk, released on Tuesday, qualifies for this special offer.
Buy Two, Get One Free Stephen King Books: 2025 Releases
- New Tales of Stephen King`s The Stand – $21
- Hansel and Gretel – $21.53
- The Life of Chuck – $13.72
- The Long Walk – $29
- Never Flinch – $19
Buy Two, Get One Free Stephen King Book Box Sets
- Classic King Box Set 1 – $29.73 (Christine, Cujo, Pet Sematary)
- The Gwendy Trilogy Omnibus Edition – $13
- Stephen King Short Fiction 4-Book Box Set – $31 (The Mist, Art Pupil, The Body, The Sun Dog)
- The Dark Tower 8-Book Box Set (Paperback) – $116.91
Let`s delve deeper into “Classic King Box Set 1.” You can also find a more extensive list of eligible Stephen King books for the “Buy Two, Get One Free” promotion further down in this article.
The updated editions of Pet Sematary, Christine, and Cujo were initially released individually in 2024. It`s worth noting that even with the 50% box set discount, purchasing the books separately might cost slightly less if you leverage the “Buy Two, Get One Free” offer effectively, though you would miss out on the distinctive display case.
Buy Two, Get One Free Classic King Editions
- Christine (1983) – $11.71
- Cujo (1981) – $11.33
- Pet Sematary (1983) – $11.48
Given the “Box Set 1” designation, it is reasonable to anticipate at least one more collection in this series. While not officially confirmed, a “Box Set 2” could potentially include the Classic King editions of Misery, The Dead Zone, and Firestarter. All three were released in August and are also eligible for the “Buy Two, Get One Free” offer.
- Misery (1987) – $14.24
- The Dead Zone (1979) – $15.74
- Firestarter (1980) – $14.88
Cujo, published in 1981, is the earliest novel in this collection. This unsettling horror story centers on a rabid Saint Bernard. It`s a quick and engaging read, famously known as a novel King doesn`t recall writing due to his struggles with substance use disorder, a fact he disclosed in his seminal 2000 memoir, On Writing. This memoir is essential reading for all King enthusiasts and widely acclaimed as one of the best guides for fiction writers.
Pet Sematary, one of King`s most renowned works, perfectly embodies his classic style. Set in Maine, a common backdrop for his narratives, this horror novel explores an ancient burial ground reserved for pets. Legend dictates that pets interred there return from the dead. Protagonist Louis Creed experiences this firsthand when his family cat, Church, is tragically killed. Although Church miraculously revives, he is no longer the affectionate companion they once knew. Regrettably, Louis fails to heed this warning, leading to a much darker escalation of events.
Pet Sematary was one of two full-length King novels released in 1983, the other being Christine, a supernatural horror novel about a possessed Plymouth Fury. Christine is generally considered a mid-tier King novel, not among his very best. Its somewhat outlandish premise can overshadow an otherwise intriguing cast of characters. It is undoubtedly an entertaining read and qualifies as a “classic” by virtue of its age, but it stands as the least impactful of the three titles in this particular set.
Adaptations of Classic King Novels
All six of the Classic King editions featured thus far have inspired at least one film or television adaptation. Several, such as Pet Sematary and The Dead Zone, have received multiple adaptations or sequels that expand on the original stories. Below is a list of these Classic King adaptations. Most of the films (excluding Firestarter adaptations) have recently received 4K UHD remasters, with many currently on sale for $20 or less. The Dead Zone: Complete TV Series and the 4K Blu-ray versions of Christine and Cujo are eligible for Amazon`s “Buy Two, Get One Free” Blu-ray Sale. This allows for a mix-and-match approach, so you could, for instance, pair the book box set with its film adaptations.
- Christine (4K) – $19
- Christine (Blu-ray) – $11.69
- Cujo (4K) – $21
- Cujo Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray) – $15
- The Dead Zone: Complete TV Series (DVD) – $18.85
- The Dead Zone: Steelbook Edition (4K) – $45 (Amazon Exclusive)
- The Dead Zone: Collector`s Edition (4K) – $22
- The Dead Zone: Collector`s Edition (Blu-ray) – $16
- Firestarter (1984) (Blu-ray) – $8.82
- Firestarter Collector`s Edition (1984) (Blu-ray) – $13.33
- Firestarter Collector`s Edition (2022) (Blu-ray) – $9
- Firestarter Collector`s Edition (2022) (DVD) – $7.33
- Misery (4K) – $20
- Misery: Collector`s Edition (Blu-ray) – $13
- Pet Sematary (1989): 30th Anniversary Edition (4K) – $18
- Pet Sematary (2019) (4K) – $13
- Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (4K) – $23.49
- Pet Sematary 2-Movie Collection (4K) – $14.74
More Buy Two, Get One Free Stephen King Books
Many other hardcover editions of King novels are included in Amazon`s promotion, including vintage versions of Carrie and `Salem`s Lot. The hardcover edition of It is also available, which is timely with HBO`s prequel series “Welcome to Derry” premiering on October 26.
Stephen King Buy Two, Get One Free Hardcover Books:
- Bag of Bones – $17.65
- Bill Hodges 1: Mr. Mercedes – $11
- Bill Hodges 3: End of Watch – $15.29
- Carrie – $25
- Elevation – $10
- Fairy Tale – $24.16
- Hansel and Gretel – $21.53
- The Institute – $16
- It: A Novel – $24
- The Life of Chuck – $13.72
- The Long Walk – $29
- Never Flinch – $19
- New Tales of Stephen King`s The Stand – $21
- The Outsider – $15.30
- Pet Sematary – $17.66
- `Salem`s Lot – $25
- Under the Dome – $21
- You Like It Darker: Stories – $16.61
Stephen King Buy Two, Get One Free Paperback Books
This week, most Stephen King novels, short story collections, and non-fiction works are eligible for the “Buy Two, Get One Free” promotion. The following list is alphabetized, with each book marked as trade paperback (PB) or mass market paperback (MMPB). Mass market paperbacks are compact, “pocket-size” editions, while trade paperbacks are closer to hardcover dimensions.
- 11/22/63 (PB) – $20
- Bag Bones (PB) – $16.64
- Bill Hodges 1: Mr. Mercedes (PB) – $10.30
- Bill Hodges 2: Finders Keepers (PB) – $12.58
- Bill Hodges 3: End of Watch (PB) – $10.56
- Billy Summers (PB) – $11.42
- The Body (PB) – $7.70
- Carrie (PB) – $8.39
- Carrie (MMPB, 2025) – $8.35
- Carrie (MMPB, 2011) – $8
- Cell (PB) – $13
- Christine (PB) – $11.71
- Cujo (PB, 2024) – $11.33
- Cujo (PB, 2018) – $12.62
- Cycle of the Werewolf (PB) – $12.90
- Danse Macabre (PB) – $16
- The Dark Half (PB) – $14.49
- The Dead Zone (PB, 2025) – $15.74
- The Dead Zone (PB, 2016) – $11.15
- Desperation (PB) – $14.69
- Different Seasons (Paperback) – $11.20
- Dolores Claiborne (MMPB) – $8.49
- Dolores Claiborne (PB) – $15.19
- Doctor Sleep (PB) – $10.49
- Duma Key (PB) – $18.31
- Everything`s Eventual: 14 Dark Tales (PB) – $15
- The Eye of the Dragon (PB) – $13
- Fairy Tale (PB) – $12
- Firestarter (PB) – $14.88
- Four Past Midnight (PB) – $14.69
- The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (PB) – $17
- The Green Mile (PB) – $13.66
- The Gwendy Trilogy Omnibus Edition (PB) – $13.10
- Holly – $11.40
- If It Bleeds (PB) – $15.42
- Insomnia (PB) – $14
- The Institute (PB) – $11
- It (PB) – $17
- Joyland: Hard Case Crime (MMPB) – $9
- Just After Sunset: Stories (PB) – $13.49
- Lisey`s Story (PB) – $10
- The Long Walk (PB) – $15.67
- Misery (PB, 2025) – $14.24
- Misery (PB, 2016) – $13.69
- Needful Things (PB) – $15
- Night Shift (PB) – $10.30
- On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (PB) – $11
- The Outsider (PB) – $12
- Pet Sematary (PB, 2025) – $11.48
- Pet Sematary (PB, 2019) – $11
- Revival (PB) – $11.40
- Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption (PB) – $9.78
- Roadwork (PB) – $12.89
- Rose Madder (PB) – $12.59
- The Running Man (PB) – $13.48
- `Salem`s Lot (MMPB) – $9.41
- `Salem`s Lot (PB) – $10.82
- The Shining (PB) – $11.30
- Skeleton Crew (PB, 2025) – $14
- Skeleton Crew (PB, 2016) – $14
- Sleeping Beauties (PB) – $14.71
- The Stand (PB) – $13.86
- The Talisman (MMPB) – $9
- Thinner (PB) – $10.56
- The Tommyknockers – $13
- Under the Dome (PB) – $12.61
The Dark Tower Series (Paperback)
- 1. The Gunslinger (PB) – $10
- 2. The Drawing of the Three (PB) – $11.38
- 4. Wizard and Glass (PB) – $15.29
- 4.5. The Wind Through the Keyhole (PB) – $11
- 5. Wolves of Calla (PB) – $13.79