"The Outsider" By Stephen King

Though this was as well written as any King novel, I found it less enjoyable without having read three apparent prequels. I am aware that various works have slipped past me unnoticed but I was quite shocked that there was an entire series that I missed. If it's much like "The Outsiders", I'm fine with having missed out. Too much unexplainable. I prefer when the horror feels more tangible.