Duncton Chronicles / Book of Silence Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Duncton Quest |
1980 |
Buy |
| Duncton Wood |
1980 |
Buy |
| Duncton Rising |
1992 |
Buy |
| Duncton Found |
1989 |
Buy |
| Duncton Tales |
1991 |
Buy |
| Duncton Stone |
1993 |
Buy |
Hyddenworld Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Jaro |
2009 |
N/A |
| Spring |
2009 |
Buy |
| Awakening |
2011 |
Buy |
| Harvest |
2012 |
Buy |
| Winter |
2013 |
Buy |
Non-Fiction#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Boy with No Shoes |
2004 |
Buy |
Standalone Novels#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Stonor Eagles |
1982 |
Buy |
| Callanish |
1984 |
Buy |
| Skallagrigg |
1987 |
Buy |
| Dark Hearts of Chicago / City of Dark Hearts |
2007 |
Buy |
| The Coburg Conspiracy |
2008 |
Buy |
Tales of the Willows Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The Willows in Winter |
1993 |
Buy |
| Toad Triumphant |
1995 |
Buy |
| The Willows and Beyond |
1996 |
Buy |
| The Willows at Christmas |
1999 |
Buy |
The Wolves of Time Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Journeys to the Heartland |
1995 |
Buy |
| Seekers at the Wulfrock |
1997 |
Buy |
William Horwood is a British author whose work spans animal fantasy, literary fiction, and sequels to classic novels. His Duncton Chronicles, beginning with Duncton Wood (1980), follows communities of moles through an epic saga that spans six novels. The series has been compared to Watership Down for its ambitious animal-centered storytelling.
Horwood also wrote four authorized sequels to Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows, beginning with The Willows in Winter (1993). His later career includes the Hyddenworld fantasy series, the Wolves of Time duology, and several standalone novels including the acclaimed Skallagrigg (1987).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has William Horwood written?
William Horwood has written 23 books across six series.
What was William Horwood's first book?
William Horwood’s first book is Duncton Quest, published in 1980.
What is William Horwood best known for?
William Horwood is best known for the Duncton Chronicles, a six-book fantasy saga following communities of moles in the English countryside, and for his authorized sequels to The Wind in the Willows.