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Cut off from civilization for months, Jack hopes to battle alcoholism and uncontrolled rage while writing a play. Evil forces residing in the Overlook – which has a long and violent history – covet young Danny for his precognitive powers and exploit Jack’s weaknesses to try to claim the boy. ## Images  Hardcover  Paperback  Audiobook  Hardcover Russia  Paperback (UK) ‹ › ## From the Flap The Overlook Hotel claimed the most beautfiul physical setting of any resort in the world; but Jack Torrance, the new winter caretaker, with his wife, Wendy and their five-year-old son Danny, saw much more than its splendor. Jack saw the Overlook as an opportunity, a desperate way back from failure and despair; Wendy saw this lonely sanctuary as a frail chance to preserve their family; and Danny?....Danny, who was blessed or cursed with a shining, precognitive gift, saw visions hideously beyond the comprehension of a small boy. He sensed the evil coiled within the Overlook's one hundred and ten empty rooms; an evil that was waiting just for *them.* *The Shining*, by Stephen King, the undisputed master of the modern horror story. ## Inspiration In late September of 1974, Tabby and I spent a night at a grand old hotel in Estes Park, the Stanley. We were the only guests as it turned out; the following day they were going to close the place down for the winter. Wandering through its corridors, I thought that it seemed the perfect—maybe the archetypical—setting for a ghost story. That night I dreamed of my three-year-old son running through the corridors, looking back over his shoulder, eyes wide, screaming. He was being chased by a fire-hose. I woke up with a tremendous jerk, sweating all over, within an inch of falling out of bed. I got up, lit a cigarette, sat in the chair looking out the window at the Rockies, and by the time the cigarette was done, I had the bones of the book firmly set in my mind. ## Characters Hide List Show List Name Description Casey The engineer in the poem "The Wreck of the Old 97'." Chug-Chug Childhood invisible friend of Dr Bill Edmonds Dick Character in Danny's first grade primer Jane Character in Danny's first grade primer Jip Character in Danny's first grade primer. McTeague The dentist in the Frank Norris novel, McTeague. National Observer Man Unnamed man who vomited into his National Observer magazine on Flight 196. Pepys English writer. Pooh Danny's stuffed toy. Wendy's mother She lived in New Hampshire. ?, Aileen Sister of Wendy Torrance. ?, Andy Friend of James Torrance in Stovington ?, Brent Went to nursery school with Danny Torrance in Stovington. ?, Darla At the Overlook party in 1945 ?, Elaine Girlfriend of Tom ?, Jana Fictitious girl Hallorann said told him about his fictitious son's accident in Colorado. ?, Lloyd Bartender in the Overlook ?, Mike Worked at the Overlook ?, Roger Dressed as a dog in the Overlook at the 1945 party. ?, Sally Worked at the Overlook ?, Sally Assistant of Dr Edmonds in Sidewinder. ?, Tom Lived above Jack and Wendy in Boulder. Boyfriend of Elaine. ?, Tommy Jack Torrance found a letter written to Tommy back in 1934, in the Overlook basement ?, Tony Danny's invisible playmate that made the word "redrum" famous. He shows Danny things that will happen, both good and bad. He is really an older version of Danny himself. The name Tony is simply a shortening of Danny's middle name Anthony. Aaronson, Mr. Father of Scott. Teacher at Stovington Academy. Aaronson, Mrs. Mother of Scott. Aaronson, Scott Friend of Danny Torrance in Stovington Anderson, Jack Reporter with low morals. Astor, ? Visited the Overlook Bach Classical German composer. Baedecker, ? Helped Dick Hallorann in Florida Bartok Classical Hungarian composer. Battaglia, Charles (Baby Charlie) Mobster friend of Charles Grondin. Beatrice, Sister Jack Torrance's Catechism teacher Bellboys, The The unnamed young men who carried guests' luggage at the Overlook. Benson, Gary Character in Jack Torrance's play Boorman, Victor T. Shot at the Overlook in 1966. Bodyguard of Gienelli Boston Strangler, The Watson told Jack that Ullman would have hired the Boston Strangler, if he'd have worked for the minimum wage. Bows, Dick 1964 State Representative from Golden Braddock, ? Head Desk Clerk at the Overlook Hotel Brannigar, Josh Reporter Brant, Mrs. Guest at the Overlook on closing day. Bruckner, ? School department head at Stovington Academy Capote, Truman Visited the Overlook Chamberlain, Neville Mentioned in passing Checker at the Market, The Person at a Sidewinder Market who told Wendy about the doctor in town. Cochran, Eddie Recording artist. Conklin, Rodney Financial editor of a paper. Cottrell, Howard Snowplow driver who helped Hallorann Crommert, Mr. Worked for the school board as headmaster of Stovington Academy. DeLong, Paul (Monkey) Child Molester in one of Jack Torrance's stories Denker, ? Character in Jack Torrance's play Derwent, Horace M. (Harry) Millionaire inventor, pilot, film producer and entrepreneur who owned the Overlook 1945-1970. He was married to Sylvia Derwent from 1942-1948. Derwent, Sylvia Hunter Wife of Horace Derwent from 1942 until 1948. Owned the Overlook from 1967 until 1968 Doctorow, E.L. Author of "Welcome to Hard Times" Donner Party, The PeopIe who were snowbound in the Sierra Nevadas. They resorted to cannibalism in order to stay alive. Dupont, ? Visited the Overlook Durkin, Larry Owner of a Conoco service station in Sidewinder. Edmonds, Dr. Bill Doctor in Sidewinder. Effinger, Harry Worked for the school board at Stovington Academy. Felton, David Features editor for a Denver paper. Finkel, Henry Ran the Top Marks for Horace Derwent in the 1930's. Ford, Henry Visited the Overlook in 1927 Four Writers, The In 1961, four unnamed writers (two of whom were Pulitzer Prize Winners) leased the Overlook and reopened it as a writer's school. Gable, Clarke Visited the Overlook. Galahad, Sir Wendy Torrance imagined that a soap opera hero Sir Galahad would come to sweep her and Danny away. Gienelli, Vittorio (Vito the Chopper) Mobster and guest of the Overlook in 1944. Shot in the Overlook in June 1966. Grady, Delbert A. Drunk, who was in charge of the Overlook during the winter of 1970-1971, went mad and killed his 2 daughters (8 and 6) with a hatchet, and his wife with a shotgun before committing suicide with the shotgun. Grimmer, ? Character in one of Jack Torrance's stories Grondin, Charles Headed the purchase of the Overlook from Derwent in 1952, then was later part of High Country Investments that again purchased the Overlook in 1963. Gunther, John His son had a brain tumor. Hall, Mr. Name used by Dick Hallorann to the sheriff Tom Staunton. Hallorann, ? Fictitious boy whom Hallorann made-up as an excuse to get back to Colorado. Hallorann, Carl Brother of Dick. Hallorann, Dick The cook at the Overlook. He had the "shine." Hallorann, Mrs. Mother of Dick and Carl Hallorann. Harding, President Stayed in the Presidential Suite at the Overlook. Former USA President Harding, Warren G. Guest in the Overlook in 1922. Harlow, Jean Visited the Overlook in 1930 Hatfield, Brian Father of George. Corporation Lawyer Hatfield, George A promising debate student at Stovington Academy. Son of Brian Hatfield. Hollis, Wally Told Jack Torrance about Vic Stenger's nervous breakdown Houghton, Archer County Coroner bribed to change the cause of death from suicide to accidental death for Mrs. Massey - the woman found dead in room 217. Hunter, Sylvia Maiden name of Sylvia Derwent. Jackson, Shirley Author of The Legend of Hill House. Leffing, Robert T. Spokesman for High Country Investments Lincoln, Abraham Former USA President Lombard, Carole Visited the Overlook Longfellow American poet. Macassi, Roger Gienelli's bodyguard who was shot in June 1966 Massey, Mr. Lawyer husband of Mrs Massey. Massey, Mrs. Found dead in the bath of room 217. Masterton, Frank Part owner of One-A Wholesale Vegetable Mart in Florida. Friend of Dick Hallorann McIver, ? Lawyer used by Hallorann to make his will in Florida. Miller, Arthur Visited the Overlook. Husband of Marilyn. Monroe, Marilyn Visited the Overlook. Wife of Arthur Miller Moorer, Benjamin State trooper that found Gienelli, Boorman and Macassi's bodies in the Overlook in 1966. Morgan, Jack (Dutchy) Supposedly killed by Charles Morris, Margery 14-year-old actress who worked for the Top Mark Studio before she died of a heroin overdose in 1934. Nevers, Mr. Dick Hallorann's apprentice at the Overlook Nixon, Richard Visited the Overlook and stayed in the Presidential Suite. Former USA President Norman, Robert Manager of the Overlook in 1966 O'Casey, Sean Phyllis Sandler Jack's agent, thought the literary sun rose and set on Sean O'Casey. O'Neill, Eugene Mentioned in passing by Jack Torrance Olson, Charles Poet discussed in Jack Torrance's English classes. Pillsbury Dough-Boy, The Wendy thought a chef should look like the Pillsbury Dough-Boy. Porsky, Mr. Mentioned in a debate by George Hatfield Prashkin, Carl (Jimmy Ricks) Heir to Gienelli. Queems, ? Manager where Dick Hallorann worked in Florida Redford, Robert Actor who was compared to George Hatfield. Rockefeller, Nelson Visited the Overlook in 1950 Roosevelt, Franklin D. Visited the Overlook and stayed in the Presidential Suite. Former USA President Ryan, Nolan Baseball Player Sandler, Phyllis Jack Torrance's agent in New York. Scarne, Richard Owner of Fun Time Automatic Machines and a mobster. Guest in the Overlook in 1964. Scoffy, Frank Killed by Vito Gienelli Shockley, Albert Close friend of the Torrance family Shockley, Arthur Longley Father of Albert. Stani, Corbat Designer that stayed in the Overlook in 1957 Staunton, Tom Ranger that Dick Hallorann spoke to about the Torrance family Stenger, Robin In nursery school with Danny Torrance in Stovington. Son of Vic. Stenger, Vic Father of Robin. Teacher with Jack Torrance at Stovington Academy. Strong, Miss French Teacher at Stovington Academy. Three Mountain Climbers, The The three unnamed men who tried to climb the north face of King's Ram in Colorado. Three Nuns, The They sat on a sofa in the lobby of the Overlook the day the Torrances arrived at the hotel. Torrance, Becky Older sister of Jack Torrance. Torrance, Brett Oldest brother of Jack. Torrance, Daniel Anthony (Danny or Doc) Son of Jack and Wendy. He could read people's minds or thoughts, and he was wanted by the Overlook. Torrance, John Daniel (Jack) Danny's father. Husband of Wendy Torrance, Mark Anthony Father of Jack, Becky, Brett and Mike. Torrance, Mike Brother of Jack. Second oldest Torrance, Winnifred (Wendy) Danny's mother. Trent, Mr. Manager of Surf-Sand resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Tunney, Zack Friend of Jack Torrance. Teacher at Stovington Academy. Ullman, Stuart Manager of the Overlook. Vanderbilt, ? Visited the Overlook Vecker, Carlton Passenger who didn't show up for Flight 196 to Denver. Hallorann got his seat.. Vickery, Delores Chambermaid at the Overlook Hotel. VW Family, The The family that had an accident on their way to Albuquerque. Walpole, Horace Writer mentioned my Wendy Torrance. Watson, ? Grandson of Robert Watson. Does the summer maintenance on the Overlook. Watson, Boyd Not mentioned by name. Son of Robert T Watson. Watson, Mr. Father of the current caretaker, Watson. Son of Robert Watson. Watson, Mrs. Mother of the current caretaker, Watson. Watson, Robert Townley (Bob) Built the Overlook in 1907. Grandfather of Watson, the present maintenance man. Wilson, President Visited the Overlook and stayed in the Presidential Suite. Former USA President Woman, The Unnamed woman on Flight 196 (Hallorann's flight back to Colorado) who burst into tears and said the plane was going to crash. Zanuck, Darryl F. 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Casey The engineer in the poem "The Wreck of the Old 97'." Chug-Chug Childhood invisible friend of Dr Bill Edmonds Dick Character in Danny's first grade primer Jane Character in Danny's first grade primer Jip Character in Danny's first grade primer. McTeague The dentist in the Frank Norris novel, McTeague. National Observer Man Unnamed man who vomited into his National Observer magazine on Flight 196. Pepys English writer. Pooh Danny's stuffed toy. Wendy's mother She lived in New Hampshire. ?, Aileen Sister of Wendy Torrance. ?, Andy Friend of James Torrance in Stovington ?, Brent Went to nursery school with Danny Torrance in Stovington. ?, Darla At the Overlook party in 1945 ?, Elaine Girlfriend of Tom ?, Jana Fictitious girl Hallorann said told him about his fictitious son's accident in Colorado. ?, Lloyd Bartender in the Overlook ?, Mike Worked at the Overlook ?, Roger Dressed as a dog in the Overlook at the 1945 party. ?, Sally Worked at the Overlook ?, Sally Assistant of Dr Edmonds in Sidewinder. ?, Tom Lived above Jack and Wendy in Boulder. Boyfriend of Elaine. ?, Tommy Jack Torrance found a letter written to Tommy back in 1934, in the Overlook basement ?, Tony Danny's invisible playmate that made the word "redrum" famous. He shows Danny things that will happen, both good and bad. He is really an older version of Danny himself. The name Tony is simply a shortening of Danny's middle name Anthony. Aaronson, Mr. Father of Scott. Teacher at Stovington Academy. Aaronson, Mrs. Mother of Scott. Aaronson, Scott Friend of Danny Torrance in Stovington Anderson, Jack Reporter with low morals. Astor, ? Visited the Overlook Bach Classical German composer. Baedecker, ? Helped Dick Hallorann in Florida Bartok Classical Hungarian composer. Battaglia, Charles (Baby Charlie) Mobster friend of Charles Grondin. Beatrice, Sister Jack Torrance's Catechism teacher Bellboys, The The unnamed young men who carried guests' luggage at the Overlook. Benson, Gary Character in Jack Torrance's play Boorman, Victor T. Shot at the Overlook in 1966. Bodyguard of Gienelli Boston Strangler, The Watson told Jack that Ullman would have hired the Boston Strangler, if he'd have worked for the minimum wage. Bows, Dick 1964 State Representative from Golden Braddock, ? Head Desk Clerk at the Overlook Hotel Brannigar, Josh Reporter Brant, Mrs. Guest at the Overlook on closing day. Bruckner, ? School department head at Stovington Academy Capote, Truman Visited the Overlook Chamberlain, Neville Mentioned in passing Checker at the Market, The Person at a Sidewinder Market who told Wendy about the doctor in town. Cochran, Eddie Recording artist. Conklin, Rodney Financial editor of a paper. Cottrell, Howard Snowplow driver who helped Hallorann Crommert, Mr. Worked for the school board as headmaster of Stovington Academy. DeLong, Paul (Monkey) Child Molester in one of Jack Torrance's stories Denker, ? Character in Jack Torrance's play Derwent, Horace M. (Harry) Millionaire inventor, pilot, film producer and entrepreneur who owned the Overlook 1945-1970. He was married to Sylvia Derwent from 1942-1948. Derwent, Sylvia Hunter Wife of Horace Derwent from 1942 until 1948. Owned the Overlook from 1967 until 1968 Doctorow, E.L. Author of "Welcome to Hard Times" Donner Party, The PeopIe who were snowbound in the Sierra Nevadas. They resorted to cannibalism in order to stay alive. Dupont, ? Visited the Overlook Durkin, Larry Owner of a Conoco service station in Sidewinder. Edmonds, Dr. Bill Doctor in Sidewinder. Effinger, Harry Worked for the school board at Stovington Academy. Felton, David Features editor for a Denver paper. Finkel, Henry Ran the Top Marks for Horace Derwent in the 1930's. Ford, Henry Visited the Overlook in 1927 Four Writers, The In 1961, four unnamed writers (two of whom were Pulitzer Prize Winners) leased the Overlook and reopened it as a writer's school. Gable, Clarke Visited the Overlook. Galahad, Sir Wendy Torrance imagined that a soap opera hero Sir Galahad would come to sweep her and Danny away. Gienelli, Vittorio (Vito the Chopper) Mobster and guest of the Overlook in 1944. Shot in the Overlook in June 1966. Grady, Delbert A. Drunk, who was in charge of the Overlook during the winter of 1970-1971, went mad and killed his 2 daughters (8 and 6) with a hatchet, and his wife with a shotgun before committing suicide with the shotgun. Grimmer, ? Character in one of Jack Torrance's stories Grondin, Charles Headed the purchase of the Overlook from Derwent in 1952, then was later part of High Country Investments that again purchased the Overlook in 1963. Gunther, John His son had a brain tumor. Hall, Mr. Name used by Dick Hallorann to the sheriff Tom Staunton. Hallorann, ? Fictitious boy whom Hallorann made-up as an excuse to get back to Colorado. Hallorann, Carl Brother of Dick. Hallorann, Dick The cook at the Overlook. He had the "shine." Hallorann, Mrs. Mother of Dick and Carl Hallorann. Harding, President Stayed in the Presidential Suite at the Overlook. Former USA President Harding, Warren G. Guest in the Overlook in 1922. Harlow, Jean Visited the Overlook in 1930 Hatfield, Brian Father of George. Corporation Lawyer Hatfield, George A promising debate student at Stovington Academy. Son of Brian Hatfield. Hollis, Wally Told Jack Torrance about Vic Stenger's nervous breakdown Houghton, Archer County Coroner bribed to change the cause of death from suicide to accidental death for Mrs. Massey - the woman found dead in room 217. Hunter, Sylvia Maiden name of Sylvia Derwent. Jackson, Shirley Author of The Legend of Hill House. Leffing, Robert T. Spokesman for High Country Investments Lincoln, Abraham Former USA President Lombard, Carole Visited the Overlook Longfellow American poet. Macassi, Roger Gienelli's bodyguard who was shot in June 1966 Massey, Mr. Lawyer husband of Mrs Massey. Massey, Mrs. Found dead in the bath of room 217. Masterton, Frank Part owner of One-A Wholesale Vegetable Mart in Florida. Friend of Dick Hallorann McIver, ? Lawyer used by Hallorann to make his will in Florida. Miller, Arthur Visited the Overlook. Husband of Marilyn. Monroe, Marilyn Visited the Overlook. Wife of Arthur Miller Moorer, Benjamin State trooper that found Gienelli, Boorman and Macassi's bodies in the Overlook in 1966. Morgan, Jack (Dutchy) Supposedly killed by Charles Morris, Margery 14-year-old actress who worked for the Top Mark Studio before she died of a heroin overdose in 1934. Nevers, Mr. Dick Hallorann's apprentice at the Overlook Nixon, Richard Visited the Overlook and stayed in the Presidential Suite. Former USA President Norman, Robert Manager of the Overlook in 1966 O'Casey, Sean Phyllis Sandler Jack's agent, thought the literary sun rose and set on Sean O'Casey. O'Neill, Eugene Mentioned in passing by Jack Torrance Olson, Charles Poet discussed in Jack Torrance's English classes. Pillsbury Dough-Boy, The Wendy thought a chef should look like the Pillsbury Dough-Boy. Porsky, Mr. Mentioned in a debate by George Hatfield Prashkin, Carl (Jimmy Ricks) Heir to Gienelli. Queems, ? Manager where Dick Hallorann worked in Florida Redford, Robert Actor who was compared to George Hatfield. Rockefeller, Nelson Visited the Overlook in 1950 Roosevelt, Franklin D. Visited the Overlook and stayed in the Presidential Suite. Former USA President Ryan, Nolan Baseball Player Sandler, Phyllis Jack Torrance's agent in New York. Scarne, Richard Owner of Fun Time Automatic Machines and a mobster. Guest in the Overlook in 1964. Scoffy, Frank Killed by Vito Gienelli Shockley, Albert Close friend of the Torrance family Shockley, Arthur Longley Father of Albert. Stani, Corbat Designer that stayed in the Overlook in 1957 Staunton, Tom Ranger that Dick Hallorann spoke to about the Torrance family Stenger, Robin In nursery school with Danny Torrance in Stovington. Son of Vic. Stenger, Vic Father of Robin. Teacher with Jack Torrance at Stovington Academy. Strong, Miss French Teacher at Stovington Academy. Three Mountain Climbers, The The three unnamed men who tried to climb the north face of King's Ram in Colorado. Three Nuns, The They sat on a sofa in the lobby of the Overlook the day the Torrances arrived at the hotel. Torrance, Becky Older sister of Jack Torrance. Torrance, Brett Oldest brother of Jack. Torrance, Daniel Anthony (Danny or Doc) Son of Jack and Wendy. He could read people's minds or thoughts, and he was wanted by the Overlook. Torrance, John Daniel (Jack) Danny's father. Husband of Wendy Torrance, Mark Anthony Father of Jack, Becky, Brett and Mike. Torrance, Mike Brother of Jack. Second oldest Torrance, Winnifred (Wendy) Danny's mother. Trent, Mr. Manager of Surf-Sand resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Tunney, Zack Friend of Jack Torrance. Teacher at Stovington Academy. Ullman, Stuart Manager of the Overlook. Vanderbilt, ? Visited the Overlook Vecker, Carlton Passenger who didn't show up for Flight 196 to Denver. Hallorann got his seat.. Vickery, Delores Chambermaid at the Overlook Hotel. VW Family, The The family that had an accident on their way to Albuquerque. Walpole, Horace Writer mentioned my Wendy Torrance. Watson, ? Grandson of Robert Watson. Does the summer maintenance on the Overlook. Watson, Boyd Not mentioned by name. Son of Robert T Watson. Watson, Mr. Father of the current caretaker, Watson. Son of Robert Watson. Watson, Mrs. Mother of the current caretaker, Watson. Watson, Robert Townley (Bob) Built the Overlook in 1907. Grandfather of Watson, the present maintenance man. Wilson, President Visited the Overlook and stayed in the Presidential Suite. Former USA President Woman, The Unnamed woman on Flight 196 (Hallorann's flight back to Colorado) who burst into tears and said the plane was going to crash. Zanuck, Darryl F. Guest in the Overlook in 1956 Zeiss, Peter (Poppa) Miami-based importer