Published in 1999, Bag of Bones is a haunting psychological horror and mystery novel by Stephen King. The story follows bestselling novelist Mike Noonan, who is devastated by the sudden death of his wife. Struggling with grief and writer's block, he retreats to the couple's lakeside cabin in Maine, where he begins to experience strange and terrifying supernatural events. As Mike uncovers long-buried secrets connected to the town's history, he becomes entangled in a chilling mystery involving ghosts, family tragedies, and hidden truths. Blending suspense, romance, and the supernatural, the novel is one of King's most emotionally powerful works.