Carrie by Stephen King

First published in 1974, Carrie was Stephen King's first published novel.  This dark tale introduces the reader to Carrie White, a social outcast in her highschool, menaced by bullies while at school, and her religious nut of a mother at home.  Carrie gradually discovers that she has telekinetic powers, and woe to her tormentors...

Unaware that she possesses a terrifying power, underdog Carrie White creates much destruction at her high school prom night in a small, quiet New England town.