Cover of The Green Mile, Part 1: The Two Dead Girls
Cover of The Green Mile, Part 2: The Mouse on the Mile
Cover of The Green Mile, Part 3: Coffey's Hands
Cover of The Green Mile, Part 4: The Bad Death of Eduard Delacroix
Cover of The Green Mile, Part 5: Night Journey
Cover of The Green Mile, Part 6: Coffey on the Mile
Series

The Green Mile

6 books

The Green Mile series by Stephen King has 6 books. Start with The Green Mile, Part 1: The Two Dead Girls (1996), then read the rest in the order below.

The Green Mile reading order

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Cover of The Green Mile, Part 1: The Two Dead Girls

The Green Mile, Part 1: The Two Dead Girls

Stephen King

On death row in the 1930s, guard Paul Edgecomb oversees inmates awaiting their turn on "the green mile," the chilling nickname for the prison's electric chair. His life takes an extraordinary turn with the arrival of John Coffey, a towering Black man convicted of a heinous crime against two young girls, yet who radiates an aura of gentle innocence. As Paul grapples with the profound mystery of Coffey's case and the man's inexplicable abilities, he begins to question everything he thought he knew about justice, faith, and the nature of good and evil. This gripping first installment of a serial novel plunges readers into a world of suspense and supernatural revelation, setting the stage for a journey that challenges the very meaning of life and death.

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Cover of The Green Mile, Part 2: The Mouse on the Mile

The Green Mile, Part 2: The Mouse on the Mile

Stephen King

On the grim confines of Death Row at Cold Mountain Penitentiary, guards and inmates alike grapple with the darkness that permeates the prison's very walls. When a peculiar, gentle giant named John Coffey arrives, accused of a heinous crime, the hardened men of E Block begin to witness inexplicable events that challenge their understanding of justice and humanity. As strange miracles and unsettling occurrences unfold, the line between good and evil blurs, revealing that not all monsters wear prison stripes. Stephen King masterfully explores themes of faith, redemption, and the nature of true evil in this gripping installment of his serial novel.

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Cover of The Green Mile, Part 3: Coffey's Hands

The Green Mile, Part 3: Coffey's Hands

Stephen King

On death row, a man accused of a heinous crime possesses an extraordinary gift that challenges everything the guards believe. As the execution date looms, the guards grapple with the moral implications of their duty and the possibility of a terrible mistake. This gripping installment delves into the profound mysteries of life, death, and the nature of justice, forcing characters and readers alike to confront uncomfortable truths.

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The Green Mile, Part 4: The Bad Death of Eduard Delacroix

Stephen King

As the shadow of the electric chair looms, Eduard Delacroix faces his final hours on the Green Mile. He must confront the goodbyes and the profound impact of a unique companion that has shaped his existence. Unbeknownst to him, a sinister plot of vengeance is unfolding, promising a fate far more terrifying than he can imagine. Stephen King masterfully crafts a gripping narrative that delves into the darkest corners of human nature and the chilling inevitability of justice, or perhaps, something far worse.

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Cover of The Green Mile, Part 5: Night Journey

The Green Mile, Part 5: Night Journey

Stephen King

In this gripping installment of Stephen King's "The Green Mile," a desperate plan is hatched to save a beloved wife. When Warden Moores' wife is diagnosed with a terminal illness, prison guard Paul Edgecombe sees a glimmer of hope in the extraordinary abilities of inmate John Coffey. Knowing that direct intervention is impossible, Paul and his colleagues orchestrate a perilous secret mission to spirit John beyond the prison walls, risking everything for a chance at a miracle. This daring act pushes the boundaries of loyalty and morality as they navigate the shadows of death row in a race against time.

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Cover of The Green Mile, Part 6: Coffey on the Mile

The Green Mile, Part 6: Coffey on the Mile

Stephen King

The final installment of Stephen King's epic tale brings John Coffey's journey on E Block to its profound conclusion, exploring the ultimate fate of a man with an extraordinary gift. As the story reaches its climax, the consequences of the events that transpired on the Green Mile ripple into the present day. This gripping narrative delves into themes of justice, miracles, and the indelible impact of one man's life on those around him, leaving readers to ponder the weight of choices made and the nature of redemption.

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