The Tommyknockers

Interesting Facts

• The book is set in the small town of Haven, Maine, where residents begin to undergo strange changes after one of them discovers an alien artifact in the woods.
• The title «The Tommyknockers» comes from folklore creatures said to live in mines and warn miners of impending collapses.
• The main character, Bobbi Anderson, finds an alien ship in the woods, which starts exerting a sinister influence on her and other townspeople.
• One of the central themes of the novel is the danger of technological progress and its impact on humanity.
• The book contains numerous references to other Stephen King works, including «It» and «The Dark Tower».