Will Ferguson Standalone Novels books in order

Will Ferguson Standalone Novels collects five independent novels spanning comedy, literary fiction, and thriller, including the Giller Prize-winning 419.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Happiness / Generica 2001 Will Ferguson Buy
2 Spanish Fly / Hustle 2007 Will Ferguson Buy
3 419 2012 Will Ferguson Buy
4 The Shoe on the Roof 2017 Will Ferguson Buy
5 The Finder 2020 Will Ferguson Buy

Will Ferguson’s five standalone novels show his range as a writer. Happiness (published as Generica outside Canada, 2001) is a satire about a self-help book so effective it destroys entire industries. Spanish Fly (2007) is a historical novel about con artists during the Great Depression. 419 (2012), his Giller Prize winner, follows the human cost of Nigerian email scams across three continents.

The Shoe on the Roof (2017) and The Finder (2020) continued Ferguson’s exploration of different genres. Each novel takes on a distinct subject and tone, connected only by Ferguson’s interest in how people deceive themselves and each other.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Will Ferguson Standalone Novels series?

There are five books in the Will Ferguson Standalone Novels series, published between 2001 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Will Ferguson Standalone Novels series?

The first book in the Will Ferguson Standalone Novels series is Happiness / Generica, published in 2001.

Which Will Ferguson novel should I read first?

419 (2012) is his most acclaimed work and won the Giller Prize. For something lighter, Happiness (2001) is a satirical comedy about a self-help book that actually works.

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