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ⓘ About Graham Greene
Graham Greene was a critically acclaimed English author of the literary fiction and thriller genres of novels. He was regarded as one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. Author Greene had gained a lot of popularity along with literary acclaim, which helped him to acquire the reputation of as a noteworthy author very early in his career. He used to write both the entertaining thriller novels as well as serious Catholic books with great ease. In the year 1967, he was shortlisted for the Nobel Prize for his dedicated work in the field of literature. During the course of the 67 years of his writing career, author Greene penned down a total of 25 books, all of which explored the grave political and moral issues of the world. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, Graham Greene has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Graham Greene
The Man Within
The Man Within continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Name of Action
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Name of Action, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
Rumour at Nightfall
Rumour at Nightfall is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Orient Express / Stamboul Train
Orient Express / Stamboul Train is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
It's a Battlefield
Conflict and courage define It's a Battlefield, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Graham Greene that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
England Made Me / The Shipwrecked
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with England Made Me / The Shipwrecked, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
A Gun for Sale / This Gun for Hire
A Gun for Sale / This Gun for Hire continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Brighton Rock
Brighton Rock is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Confidential Agent
The investigation intensifies in The Confidential Agent, as this installment of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Graham Greene's creation.
The Power and the Glory / The Labyrinthine Ways
The Power and the Glory / The Labyrinthine Ways is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Ministry of Fear
The Ministry of Fear is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Heart of the Matter
The Heart of the Matter explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Graham Greene.
The Third Man
The Third Man continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The End of the Affair
The End of the Affair is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Quiet American
The Quiet American continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Loser Takes All
Loser Takes All continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Our Man in Havana
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Our Man in Havana, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
A Burnt-Out Case
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with A Burnt-Out Case, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
The Comedians
The Comedians continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Triple Pursuit!
Triple Pursuit! is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Honorary Consul
The Honorary Consul continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Third Man
Third Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Human Factor
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Human Factor, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
Doctor Fischer of Geneva or The Bomb Party
Doctor Fischer of Geneva or The Bomb Party continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Monsignor Quixote
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with Monsignor Quixote, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
Getting to Know the General
Getting to Know the General is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Victorian Villainies
Victorian Villainies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Tenth Man
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Novels with The Tenth Man, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
The Captain and the Enemy
The Captain and the Enemy continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Bear Fell Free
The Bear Fell Free continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Chance For Mr Lever
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with A Chance For Mr Lever, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
A Sense of Reality
A Sense of Reality is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Destructors
The Destructors is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Complaisant Lover
The Complaisant Lover explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series by Graham Greene.
Under the Garden
Under the Garden continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Great Jowett
The Great Jowett is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
J'Accuse
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas with J'Accuse, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
No Man's Land
No Man's Land continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Babbling April
Babbling April is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Graham Greene's Nineteen Stories
Graham Greene's Nineteen Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Twenty-One Stories
Twenty-One Stories continues the Publication Order of Short Story Collections story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
May We Borrow Your Husband?&Other Comedies of the Sexual Life
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with May We Borrow Your Husband?&Other Comedies of the Sexual Life, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
Collected Stories
Collected Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Portable Graham Greene
The Portable Graham Greene is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Shades of Greene
Shades of Greene is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Across the Bridge and Other Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with Across the Bridge and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
The Collected Plays
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Collected Plays, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
Complete Short Stories
Complete Short Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Short Story Collections series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Last Word and Other Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Last Word and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
The Third Man and Other Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Short Story Collections with The Third Man and Other Stories, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
Three Entertainments
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Standalone Plays with Three Entertainments, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
The Living Room
The Living Room is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Plays series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Potting Shed
The Potting Shed is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Plays series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Carving a Statue
Carving a Statue continues the Publication Order of Standalone Plays story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Return of A. J. Raffles
The Return of A. J. Raffles continues the Publication Order of Standalone Plays story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Little Train
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with The Little Train, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
The Little Fire Engine
The Little Fire Engine continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Little Horse Bus
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with The Little Horse Bus, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
The Little Steamroller
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Picture Books with The Little Steamroller, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
The Little Fire Engine
The Little Fire Engine continues the Publication Order of Picture Books story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Journey Without Maps
Journey Without Maps is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Lawless Roads / Another Mexico
The Lawless Roads / Another Mexico is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
British Dramatists
British Dramatists is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Lost Childhood and Other Essays
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with The Lost Childhood and Other Essays, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
In Search of a Character
In Search of a Character is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
In Search of a Character: Two African Journals
In Search of a Character: Two African Journals is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Collected Essays
Collected Essays continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Sort of Life
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with A Sort of Life, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
Pleasure Dome: The Collected Film Criticism, 1935-40
Pleasure Dome: The Collected Film Criticism, 1935-40 is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Lord Rochester's Monkey: Being the Life of John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Lord Rochester's Monkey: Being the Life of John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
Ways of Escape
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Ways of Escape, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
The Other Man
The Other Man continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Reflections
Reflections is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Fragments of Autobiography
Fragments of Autobiography is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Yours etc.: Letters to the Press, 1945-89
Yours etc.: Letters to the Press, 1945-89 continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A World of My Own: A Dream Diary
A World of My Own: A Dream Diary is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Articles of Faith: The Collected Tablet Journalism of Graham Greene
Articles of Faith: The Collected Tablet Journalism of Graham Greene is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Travels with My Aunt
Travels with My Aunt is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Vintage Voyages Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Graham Greene
Graham Greene is an essential installment in the Publication Order of The Last Interview Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
The Spy's Bedside Book
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Spy's Bedside Book, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
Contemporary British Short Stories I
Contemporary British Short Stories I continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Old School
The Old School is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Child's Ploy
Child's Ploy continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories
The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Friendship
Friendship continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
On Suicide: Great Writers on the Ultimate Question
Epic adventure awaits in On Suicide: Great Writers on the Ultimate Question, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series that raises the stakes across the realm Graham Greene has built.
First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Writers
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with First Fiction: An Anthology of the First Published Stories by Famous Writers, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
The Killing Spirit
A gripping mystery unfolds in The Killing Spirit as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series showcases Graham Greene's mastery of suspense.
Crime Never Pays
The investigation intensifies in Crime Never Pays, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Graham Greene's creation.
Escape to Mexico: An Anthology of Great Writers
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Escape to Mexico: An Anthology of Great Writers, another outstanding contribution from Graham Greene.
London Stories
London Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Graham Greene have come to expect.
Writers: Their Lives and Works
Writers: Their Lives and Works continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Graham Greene's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Graham Greene?
Graham Greene is a bestselling author known for 9 book series containing over 92 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas, Publication Order of Short Story Collections. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Graham Greene series to start with?
For readers new to Graham Greene's work, the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 29 books. Begin with The Man Within to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Graham Greene written?
Graham Greene has written over 92 books across 9 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Graham Greene books in order?
Yes, reading Graham Greene's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Graham Greene write in?
Graham Greene writes primarily in fiction. With 9 series across 92 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Graham Greene's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Graham Greene's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Graham Greene's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Graham Greene's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series. The first book, The Man Within, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.