Jerusalem's Lot

Lovecraftian Eldritch horror that serves as prequel to ‘Salem's Lot. Very atmospheric and written in old style of prose in form of letters/diary entries. As a standalone excellent short story, as prequel to the novel not so much. Ruins the mystery. I'm not sure about publication order, if novel was first or not, but I kind of wish the origin story was either never told or it was something more akin to Midnight Mass TV show. Not this family knot tied to Jerusalem's Lot. Oh well... definitely worth a read and better than the novel. And look at that gorgeous illustration/cover!

Loved it! So much creepiness in such a short story. Keen to check out Chapelwaite now!

Final Rating: 4.5

This was what I was expecting Salem’s Lot to be like. The intensity and darkness was on point. If King infused this background and atmosphere into Salem’s Lot, it would have been wild ride.