Hugh Howey
Hugh Howey spent eight years living on boats and working as a yacht captain for the rich and famous. It wasn't until the love of his life carried him away from these vagabond ways that he began to pursue literary adventures, rather than literal ones.
Hugh wrote and self-published the Wool trilogy, which won rave reviews and praise from readers, and whose three books have gone on to become international bestsellers.
He lives in Jupiter, Florida, with his wife Amber and their dog Bella.
Hugh wrote and self-published the Wool trilogy, which won rave reviews and praise from readers, and whose three books have gone on to become international bestsellers.
He lives in Jupiter, Florida, with his wife Amber and their dog Bella.
What is the recommended reading order for the Silo trilogy?
Read in publication order: Wool, then Shift, then Dust. Shift functions as a prequel, so publication order preserves the series' intended reveals.
What genre does Hugh Howey write?
He primarily writes dystopian and speculative science fiction, including novels and short story collections.
Are the Silo books a single continuous story or standalone novels?
The Silo books form a continuous trilogy that follows a single dystopian narrative across the three volumes.
Has Wool been adapted for television or film?
Yes. Wool was adapted as the Silo television series on Apple TV, which reached the number one spot.
Does Hugh Howey have other works beyond the Silo trilogy?
Yes. In addition to the Silo trilogy he has other fiction, including the short story collection Machine Learning: New and Collected Stories, along with other standalone and short works.
