Christine is a 1983 supernatural horror novel by Stephen King about a 1958 Plymouth Fury that is possessed by an evil spirit, which takes a sinister hold over its teenage owner, Arnie Cunningham, and terrorizes anyone who threatens their relationship. The story follows Arnie's transformation from a nerdy outcast to a more confident but obsessive owner, as his best friend Dennis and girlfriend Leigh try to uncover the car's murderous history and save him from its influence. The novel explores themes of obsession, desire, and the dark side of car culture, and was adapted into a popular film by John Carpenter in the same year. Used without dust cover