were written by Stephen King” may be the most concise way to describe Stranger Things, it makes perfect sense that the creators of that hit Netflix show will oversee the adaptation. Published in 1984, The Talisman tells the story of a boy who travels in and out of an alternate dimension in an effort to save his mother.

Is Stranger Things linked to Stephen King?

It's safe to say that Stranger Things owes a lot to Stephen King. There are so many references to King's novels in the Netflix series that one could find a King-related easter egg in practically every episode.

Was Stranger Things a book first?

The first official “Stranger Things” novel from Del Rey Books, a prequel out Tuesday, goes back to 1969, with plenty of cultural references to The Beatles, the Vietnam War, the moon landing and "Lord of the Rings" to prove it. “Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds” tells the story of Eleven's mother, Terry Ives.