Stephen King

b. 1947

5 series 22 books in order 1976–2023

Stephen Edwin King, born on September 21, 1947, is an American author known for his work in the genres of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy. He has written 63 novels, including seven under the pen name Richard Bachman, and five non-fiction books. King has also authored approximately 200 short stories, many of which have been collected in book form. His works have sold more than 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. King has received numerous awards, including Bram Stoker Awards, World Fantasy Awards, and British Fantasy Society Awards. He was awarded the National Book Foundation's Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters in 2003 and the World Fantasy Award for Life Achievement in 2004. In 2007, he received the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, and in 2015, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts by the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts. He is often referred to as the "King of Horror," a nod to his name and his prominent place in popular culture.

Born: 1947
Active years: 1976–2023
Known for: The Green Mile, The Dark Tower, The Talisman, Holly Gibney

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Series by Stephen King

The Green Mile

7 books in order · 1996–1998 · Publication order

The Two Dead Girls

1996 · Stephen King

In the opening installment, elderly Paul Edgecombe begins recording his memories of 1932, when he ran the death row block at Cold Mountain…
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The Mouse on the Mile

1996 · Stephen King

Life on E Block continues as a remarkably clever mouse appears, charming the guards and the doomed men with its antics, eventually adopted by the…
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Coffey's Hands

1996 · Stephen King

Paul, suffering terribly from his bladder infection, has a startling encounter with John Coffey, who reaches out through the bars with his huge…
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The Bad Death of Eduard Delacroix

1996 · Stephen King

Delacroix's execution approaches, and the spiteful guard Percy, eager to prove himself at the controls of the electric chair, sets the stage for…
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Night journey

1996 · Stephen King

Paul and his fellow guards undertake a risky, secret journey, smuggling John Coffey off the prison grounds in the dead of night in hope of a miracle.…
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Coffey on the Mile

1996 · Stephen King

The final serial installment brings the consequences of the night journey to a head, as truths about John Coffey's innocence and his extraordinary…
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The Dark Tower

9 books in order · 1976–2012

The Gunslinger

1976 · Stephen King

The Gunslinger is a dark-fantasy novel by American author Stephen King, serving as the first volume in the Dark Tower series. It was first published…
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The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three

1987 · Stephen King

The Drawing of the Three is a dark fantasy novel by Stephen King, published in 1987. It is the second book in the Dark Tower series and serves as a…
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A Torre Negra

1992 · Stephen King

A 1991 novel by Stephen King. Roland is accompanied by two companions he brought from another universe: Eddie Dean, a former drug addict, and…
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Wizard and Glass

1997 · Stephen King

Part IV of Stephen King's epic Dark Tower quest, published in 1997. Roland the Gunslinger and his followers must contend with a sentient monorail…
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Wolves of the Calla

2003 · Stephen King

The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla follows Roland and his ka-tet as they return to the Beam after escaping Blaine the insane Mono and avoiding…
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The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah

2004 · Stephen King

The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah is a 2004 fantasy novel by Stephen King, part of his Dark Tower series. It is the sixth book in the series and…
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The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower

2004 · Stephen King

The Dark Tower VII is a 2004 novel by Stephen King. Roland's ka-tet is scattered across different times and places: Susannah-Mia has been carried to…
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The Wind Through the Keyhole

2012 · Stephen King

Roland Deschain is sent by his father to investigate reports of a murderous shape shifter known as a "skin man." He takes charge of Bill Streeter, a…
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The Talisman

2 books in order · 1984–2001

The Talisman

1984 · Stephen King

The Talisman is a 1984 fantasy novel written by American authors Stephen King and Peter Straub. It was nominated for the Locus and World Fantasy…
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Black house

2001 · Stephen King

Black House is a 2001 horror novel written by Stephen King and Peter Straub. It is the sequel to The Talisman and is part of King's series of novels…
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Holly Gibney

3 books in order · 2018–2023

Night Visions

2 books in order · 1986–1989

Night Visions 3

1986
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Dark Visions

1989 · Stephen King

DARK VISIONS is a horror anthology featuring three stories each from Stephen King, Dan Simmons, and George R.R. Martin. Stephen King contributes…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Stephen King written?

We list 22 books by Stephen King across 5 series, published between 1976–2023 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Stephen King's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The Two Dead Girls.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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