TV series · 2010 · Syfy
Is Haven based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Haven is based on the book The Colorado Kid by Stephen King (2005).
The TV series premiered in 2010 on Syfy.
The book behind Haven
The Colorado Kid
by Stephen King · first published 2005 · crime fiction, mystery fiction
2005 novel by Stephen King.
Common questions
Is Haven based on a book?
Yes. Haven is based on the book The Colorado Kid by Stephen King (2005).
Who wrote the book Haven is based on?
The Colorado Kid was written by Stephen King and first published in 2005.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Colorado Kid before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Stephen King's books
- The Shawshank Redemption (film, 1994)
- The Green Mile (film, 1999)
- The Shining (film, 1980)
- It (film, 2017)
- Misery (film, 1990)
- Carrie (film, 1976)