'Rage'

In the 1970s and 1980, after his great success as an author of horror novels, King decided to publish his earlier works.  They were published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, which refers to the pseudonym of American writer of Donald Westlake, Richard Stark, and to the name of his favorite band, Bachman - Turner Overdrive. Moreover, King wanted to see if he can be successful again. The fact that Bachman and King are the same person was disclosed in 1985. 

The first novel was 'Rage', published in 1977.

In the city of Placerville, Maine, a boy named Charles Decker - brings a gun to his high school, kills two teachers and holds the entire class hostage. He talk to them about their parents and several embarrassing situations from the past. In order to continue his story, he forces the students to make their own confessions. 

Many stories made up by fans are associated with this book. Supposedly it became and inspiration for several young people who brought to life events described in the novel. King decided to withdraw the book from sale and he claims that he regrets having ever published it.  In the USA 'Rage' has not been reprinted for several years.