* Genres Blur: King often blends horror with other genres like suspense, thriller, fantasy, and even science fiction. Many books have elements of horror but aren't solely focused on it.
* Subjective Definition: What constitutes "horror" can be subjective. Some readers might find a book like "It" to be purely horror, while others might consider "The Stand" more fantasy with horror elements.
However, we can say that a significant portion of King's work is heavily influenced by horror.
* Many of his most popular works are considered horror: "Carrie," "Salem's Lot," "The Shining," "Misery," "It," "Pet Sematary," "The Dark Tower" series (to a degree) are all widely recognized as horror novels.
* King is known for his exploration of dark themes: These include fear, death, evil, and the supernatural, all of which are central to horror.
Rather than focusing on a numerical count, it's more accurate to say that Stephen King is a master of horror and his work often explores the darker side of human nature and the world around us.