The Green Mile Novel by Stephen King

"The Green Mile" is a novel by Stephen King that is published in six serial installments. It tells the story of Paul Edgecombe, a senior prison guard working on death row at the Cold Mountain Penitentiary in the 1930s. When a new inmate, John Coffey, is sent to the prison, he is convicted of a heinous crime, but he possesses mysterious and miraculous healing powers. As Paul and his fellow guards get to know John, they become embroiled in a series of supernatural and emotional events that challenge their beliefs and their understanding of justice. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, compassion, and the consequences of the choices we make, with elements of the supernatural woven into a gripping and emotionally charged narrative.