Which Stephen King novel is followed by the sequel Doctor Sleep?

Stephen King's novel followed by the sequel Doctor Sleep is The Shining.

The Shining, published in 1977, follows Jack Torrance, his wife Wendy, and their young son Danny after Jack accepts a winter caretaker job at the isolated Overlook Hotel. Danny possesses a psychic ability called “the shining,” which allows him to perceive thoughts, events, and supernatural forces.

Doctor Sleep was published in 2013 and continues Danny Torrance's story decades later. Now an adult, Dan struggles with alcoholism and the lasting trauma of his childhood. He eventually forms a bond with Abra Stone, a girl whose powerful shining attracts a dangerous group known as the True Knot.

A frequent source of confusion is the relationship between King's novel and Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film adaptation. Kubrick's movie changes important plot details and its ending, while Doctor Sleep draws primarily from King's novel. Mike Flanagan's 2019 film had to bridge both versions, acknowledging Kubrick's imagery while adapting King's sequel.