About
Susan Hill
Susan Hill (born 1942) is a renowned British author known for her contributions to various genres, including novels, short stories, plays, and radio broadcasts. Her notable works include: * **The Woman in Black** (1983): A spine-chilling and atmospheric ghost story that has gained worldwide recognition. * **The Bird of Night** (1972): A psychological thriller that explores themes of obsession and guilt. * **I'm the King of the Castle** (1970): A dark and unsettling novel that highlights the brutality of childhood. Hill's literary prowess has been widely acknowledged. She has received numerous accolades, including: * Whitbread Book of the Year Award for **The Woman in Black** (1984) * Somerset Maugham Award for **I'm the King of the Castle** (1971) * Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to literature (2020) Her critically acclaimed works have been lauded for their psychological depth, atmospheric settings, and evocative storytelling. Hill's writing continues to captivate readers and influence contemporary literature.
Book Series by Susan Hill
Simon Serrailler Series
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Various Haunts of Men | 2004 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Pure in Heart | 2005 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Risk of Darkness | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Vows of Silence | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Shadows in the Street | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Betrayal of Trust | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Question of Identity | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Breach of Security (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Soul of Discretion | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hero (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Old Haunts (Short Story) | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Comforts of Home | 2018 | Buy on Amazon |
| Revenge (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Benefit of Hindsight | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Change of Circumstance | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
The Woman in Black Series with Martyn Waites
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Woman in Black: A Ghost Story (Short Story) | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Woman in Black: Angel of Death ( By: Martyn Waites) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
Susan Hill Other Novels
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Enclosure | 1961 | Buy on Amazon |
| Do Me a Favour | 1963 | Buy on Amazon |
| Gentleman and Ladies | 1968 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Change for the Better | 1969 | Buy on Amazon |
| Strange Meeting | 1971 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Bird of Night | 1973 | Buy on Amazon |
| In the Springtime of the Year | 1975 | Buy on Amazon |
| Air and Angels | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Mist in the Mirror | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mrs. deWinter | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Service of Clouds | 1998 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Man in the Picture | 2007 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Beacon | 2008 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Battle for Gullywith | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Small Hand | 2010 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Kind Man | 2011 | Buy on Amazon |
| Dolly Signed | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| From the Heart | 2017 | Buy on Amazon |
Susan Hill Short Stories/Novellas
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Custodian (Short Story) | 1972 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Albatross (Short Story) | 1973 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Elephant Man (Short Story) | 1975 | Buy on Amazon |
| Crystal (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
| Black Sheep (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Hunger (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Printer's Devil Court (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy on Amazon |
| Irish Twins (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy on Amazon |
Susan Hill Short Story Collections
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Albatross and Other Stories | 1971 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Bit of Singing and Dancing and Other Stories | 1973 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Cold Country, And Other Plays For Radio | 1975 | Buy on Amazon |
| Stories from Codling Village (Short Story) | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Christmas Collection (Short Story) | 1994 | Buy on Amazon |
| Listening to the Orchestra (Short Story) | 1996 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Boy Who Taught the Beekeeper to Read and Other Stories | 2003 | Buy on Amazon |
| Farthing House and Other Stories | 2006 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Woman in Black and Other Ghost Stories | 2015 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Travelling Bag and Other Ghostly Stories | 2016 | Buy on Amazon |
| Walter & Florence and Other Stories | 2020 | Buy on Amazon |
Susan Hill Children's Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| I'm The King Of The Castle | 1970 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Glass Angels | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Friends Next Door | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Very Special Birthday (Short Story) | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | 2021 | Buy on Amazon |
Susan Hill Picture Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| One Night at a Time / Go Away Bad Dreams (Short Story) | 1985 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mother's Magic | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Can It Be True? (Short Story) | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Suzy's Shoes | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| I Won't Go There Again | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Septimus Honeydew (Short Story) | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| Pirate Poll (Short Story) | 1991 | Buy on Amazon |
| Beware Beware (Short Story) | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
| King of Kings (Short Story) | 1993 | Buy on Amazon |
Susan Hill Non-Fiction Books
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| The Magic Apple Tree | 1982 | Buy on Amazon |
| Through the Kitchen Window | 1984 | Buy on Amazon |
| Through the Garden Gate | 1986 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Lighting of the Lamps | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Shakespeare Country | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| Lanterns Across the Snow | 1987 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Spirit of the Cotswolds | 1988 | Buy on Amazon |
| Family | 1989 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Spirit of Britain | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Reflections from a Garden | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| Howards End is on the Landing | 2009 | Buy on Amazon |
Susan Hill Anthologies
| Title | Published | Purchase |
|---|---|---|
| Best for Winter | 1979 | Buy on Amazon |
| New Stories 5: An Arts Council Anthology | 1980 | Buy on Amazon |
| People | 1983 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Parchment Moon | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Random House Book of Ghost Stories | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Walker Book of Ghost Stories | 1990 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Penguin Book of Modern Women's Short Stories | 1992 | Buy on Amazon |
| Funny Stories | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| Contemporary Women's Short Stories | 1995 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Second Penguin Book of Modern Women's Short Stories | 1997 | Buy on Amazon |
| A Distant Cry | 2002 | Buy on Amazon |
| The Library Book | 2012 | Buy on Amazon |
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