Reading Order
9 series · 91 books| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | The Various Haunts of Men | 2004 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Pure in Heart | 2005 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Risk of Darkness | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Vows of Silence | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Shadows in the Street | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | The Betrayal of Trust | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | A Question of Identity | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | A Breach of Security (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Soul of Discretion | 2014 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Hero (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Old Haunts (Short Story) | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | The Comforts of Home | 2018 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | Revenge (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | The Benefit of Hindsight | 2020 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | A Change of Circumstance | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
The Woman in Black Series with Martyn Waites
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | The Woman in Black: A Ghost Story (Short Story) | 1983 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Woman in Black: Angel of Death ( By: Martyn Waites) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon |
Susan Hill Other Novels
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | The Enclosure | 1961 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Do Me a Favour | 1963 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Gentleman and Ladies | 1968 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | A Change for the Better | 1969 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Strange Meeting | 1971 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | The Bird of Night | 1973 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | In the Springtime of the Year | 1975 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Air and Angels | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Mist in the Mirror | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Mrs. deWinter | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | The Service of Clouds | 1998 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | The Man in the Picture | 2007 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 13 | The Beacon | 2008 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 14 | The Battle for Gullywith | 2009 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 15 | The Small Hand | 2010 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 16 | A Kind Man | 2011 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 17 | Dolly Signed | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 18 | From the Heart | 2017 | Buy from Amazon |
Susan Hill Short Stories/Novellas
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | The Custodian (Short Story) | 1972 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Albatross (Short Story) | 1973 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Elephant Man (Short Story) | 1975 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Crystal (Short Story) | 2012 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Black Sheep (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Hunger (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Printer's Devil Court (Short Story) | 2013 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Irish Twins (Short Story) | 2014 | Buy from Amazon |
Susan Hill Short Story Collections
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | The Albatross and Other Stories | 1971 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | A Bit of Singing and Dancing and Other Stories | 1973 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | The Cold Country, And Other Plays For Radio | 1975 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Stories from Codling Village (Short Story) | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Christmas Collection (Short Story) | 1994 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Listening to the Orchestra (Short Story) | 1996 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | The Boy Who Taught the Beekeeper to Read and Other Stories | 2003 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Farthing House and Other Stories | 2006 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Woman in Black and Other Ghost Stories | 2015 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | The Travelling Bag and Other Ghostly Stories | 2016 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Walter & Florence and Other Stories | 2020 | Buy from Amazon |
Susan Hill Children's Books
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | I'm The King Of The Castle | 1970 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | The Glass Angels | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Friends Next Door | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | A Very Special Birthday (Short Story) | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz | 2021 | Buy from Amazon |
Susan Hill Picture Books
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | One Night at a Time / Go Away Bad Dreams (Short Story) | 1985 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Mother's Magic | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Can It Be True? (Short Story) | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | Suzy's Shoes | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | I Won't Go There Again | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Septimus Honeydew (Short Story) | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | Pirate Poll (Short Story) | 1991 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Beware Beware (Short Story) | 1993 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | King of Kings (Short Story) | 1993 | Buy from Amazon |
Susan Hill Non-Fiction Books
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | The Magic Apple Tree | 1982 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | Through the Kitchen Window | 1984 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | Through the Garden Gate | 1986 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Lighting of the Lamps | 1987 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | Shakespeare Country | 1987 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | Lanterns Across the Snow | 1987 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | The Spirit of the Cotswolds | 1988 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Family | 1989 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | The Spirit of Britain | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | Reflections from a Garden | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | Howards End is on the Landing | 2009 | Buy from Amazon |
Susan Hill Anthologies
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| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
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| 1 | Best for Winter | 1979 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 2 | New Stories 5: An Arts Council Anthology | 1980 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 3 | People | 1983 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 4 | The Parchment Moon | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 5 | The Random House Book of Ghost Stories | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 6 | The Walker Book of Ghost Stories | 1990 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 7 | The Penguin Book of Modern Women's Short Stories | 1992 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 8 | Funny Stories | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 9 | Contemporary Women's Short Stories | 1995 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 10 | The Second Penguin Book of Modern Women's Short Stories | 1997 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 11 | A Distant Cry | 2002 | Buy from Amazon | |
| 12 | The Library Book | 2012 | Buy from Amazon |
About the Author
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.