Cycle of the Werewolf

Cycle of the Werewolf is a horror novella by Stephen King, first published in 1983. It is built from short chapters, with each one working almost like a standalone story, and it centers on a small town living under the pressure of a werewolf that appears with the full moon. Bernie Wrightson’s illustrations are a major part of the book’s identity, giving it a dark, graphic feel that sits somewhere between a novella and an illustrated horror book.

It suits readers who like horror in a tight, focused format rather than a long, layered novel. If you want Stephen King in a shorter form, or you are drawn to classic creature horror set in a small town, this is an easy place to start. Its episodic structure and artwork also make it a good fit for readers who like books that move between prose and illustration.