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Hugh Howey books in order

Hugh Howey (born 1975) is an American writer, best known for Wool (2011), the first book of the Silo series. He first published it himself. Start with Wool.

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Sagas by Hugh Howey

Every Hugh Howey book, by year

  1. 2010

    Half Way Home

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  2. 2011

    Wool

    On screen: Silo (Apple TV+)
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  3. 2013

    Shift

    On screen: Silo season 3 (2026)
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  4. 2013

    Dust

    On screen: Silo season 4 (expected)
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  5. 2014

    Sand

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  6. 2015

    Beacon 23

    On screen: MGM+ series
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Quick answers about Hugh Howey

Where should I start with Hugh Howey?

Start with Wool, then read Shift and Dust to finish the Silo story.

Did Hugh Howey self-publish Wool?

Yes. Wool started as a self-published short story in 2011 and grew into a novel and a trilogy before it was published by Simon & Schuster.

Updated Oct 31, 2026 · MoviesBooks editors