The Silo is a Science Fiction series by Hugh Howey, made up of 3 books published between 2012 and 2013. It begins with Wool (2012), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Dust (2013), spanning 1 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wool | 2012 | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | ShiftLatest | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Dust | 2013 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
Silo series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Silo series?
Start with Wool (2012), the first book in the Silo series by Hugh Howey. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the Silo series?
There are 3 books in the Silo series by Hugh Howey, published between 2012 and 2013.
What is the first book in the Silo series?
The first book in the Silo series is Wool, published in 2012 by Hugh Howey.
What is the latest book in the Silo series?
The most recent book in the Silo series is Dust (2013) by Hugh Howey.
About the Silo series
Hugh Howey's Silo series (Wool) is a claustrophobic dystopian gem — and the basis for the Apple TV+ hit. Humanity's survivors live in a giant underground silo, hundreds of stories deep, where the air outside is poison and the one unforgivable crime is to say you want to leave. When the sheriff breaks that taboo, the silo's carefully maintained order begins to crack.
The appeal is the slow, dread-soaked unspooling of the silo's secrets — who built it, who runs it, and what's really outside. Howey, who self-published Wool to runaway success, excels at claustrophobia and revelation.
Read in publication order — "Wool," "Shift" (a prequel explaining the silo's origins), then "Dust" (the conclusion). The middle book deepens everything the first one made you wonder.