Now, I know what you're thinking, isn't Mr Grey essentially a main character in Dreamcatcher? Well, perhaps, but in Dreamcatcher, Grey plays the role of the antagonist, desperate for revenge after his home planet is destroyed. But that's exactly what makes him such a prime candidate for his own novel, and the number one pick for this list. One of the things that King does best is explore complexity and if you'll pardon the pun how most people aren't black and white but various shades of grey. When it comes down to it, all we really know is that Grey is the last of his race, and that humans are responsible for killing and destroying the rest of his people. Which raises a bunch of pertinent questions; where was Mr Grey from? Why did did humans destroy his planet and civilization? Where they a threat? And how did Grey himself manage to survive? To see another side of one of King's most memorable villains would be brilliant, especially since he's got a back story so ripe for exploration. These questions aren't necessary to enjoy the story that Dreamcatcher is attempting to tell, but a look back at what happened would be incredibly interesting, and portraying Mr Grey as the unassuming protagonist could provide some serious depth and complexity to the character.
