Most-set authors
Genres
literary fiction (9) · thriller & suspense (7) · horror (5) · mystery & crime (5) · young adult (3) · historical fiction (3)
When the stories are set
Late 20th century (2) · Early 20th century (2) · Mid-20th century (1) · 1800s (1)
Publication span
1925 (The Professor's House) to 2025 (Friends Helping Friends)
Award winners
Misery (Bram Stoker Award for Novel)
Adapted for screen or stage
Cities
Books
Quick answers
What books are set in Colorado?
The Dogear maps 36 books set in Colorado, including Misery by Stephen King, The Shining by Stephen King, Doctor Sleep by Stephen King, The Teeth of the Tiger by Tom Clancy and Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange.
Which authors have set the most books in Colorado?
Stephen King (5 books), Kent Haruf (4 books), Tom Clancy (2 books) and Peter Heller (2 books).
Which award-winning books are set in Colorado?
Misery by Stephen King (Bram Stoker Award for Novel, 1987).
Which books set in Colorado have been adapted for film or TV?
The Shining by Stephen King (adapted as The Shining, 1980) and Misery by Stephen King (adapted as Misery, 1990).