Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
A Rage in Harlem
Buy on Amazon1957
For Love of Imabelle / A Rage in Harlem
Buy on Amazon1957
The Real Cool Killers
Buy on Amazon1958
The Crazy Kill
Buy on Amazon1959
The Big Gold Dream
Buy on Amazon1959
All Shot Up
Buy on Amazon1960
Cotton Comes to Harlem
Buy on Amazon1964
The Heat's On / Come Back Charleston Blue
Buy on Amazon1966
Blind Man with a Pistol / Hot Day, Hot Night
Buy on Amazon1969
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones series is publication order: 1. A Rage in Harlem (1957), 2. For Love of Imabelle / A Rage in Harlem (1957), 3. The Real Cool Killers (1958), 4. The Crazy Kill (1959), 5. The Big Gold Dream (1959), and 4 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones series by Chester Himes contains 9 books. The series began in 1957 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Coffin Ed Johnson and Grave Digger Jones series is written by Chester Himes. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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