The Eyes of the Dragon is a very different kind of novel for King, as it’s a pretty straightforward fantasy epic and doesn’t delve into his usual penchant for horror at all. Instead, it’s a tale of a king who is murdered, and his son and heir, Peter, is framed for the crime. Peter must then battle an evil wizard and his usurper brother for his rightful place on the throne.
The Eyes of the Dragon isn’t necessarily a mind-blowing fairy tale, but it’s well-told and stands out as a unique entry to King’s catalog. This book also was published way back in 1984, so there’s been plenty of time for it to get adapted. Epic fantasies have only become more popular since then, so you’d think that an adaptation would have happened sooner.