What Is The Complete List Of Joe Hill Books In Order Of Release

Could someone list Joe Hill's novels chronologically? I've read a few but want to ensure I'm reading everything, not missing any hidden works or early stories.
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SamCooper
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Everyone's listing the novels, but for a true complete list, you gotta include the comic series. 'Locke & Key' started in 2008, which places it between 'Heart-Shaped Box' and 'Horns'. There's also the 'Tales from the Darkside' screenplay he worked on and the novella 'Snapshot' from 2017. If you're collecting, the main book releases in order are: 2005: '20th Century Ghosts', 2007: 'Heart-Shaped Box', 2010: 'Horns', 2013: 'NOS4A2', 2016: 'The Fireman', 2019: 'Full Throttle'. That's the six major titles. The comics and shorter works are fantastic supplements, but those six are the backbone.
2026-07-26 01:13:15
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VioletDay
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I'm a stickler for this stuff because I collect first editions. The definitive order of first publications is: 2005: '20th Century Ghosts' (PS Publishing limited edition). 2007: 'Heart-Shaped Box' (William Morrow). 2010: 'Horns' (William Morrow). 2013: 'NOS4A2' (William Morrow). 2016: 'The Fireman' (William Morrow). 2019: 'Full Throttle' (William Morrow). The 2005 '20th Century Ghosts' is a rarity; most people found it through the 2007 reprint. 'Strange Weather' (2017) is a full-length book of novellas from William Morrow too, so it belongs on the list. That makes seven substantial book releases over 14 years.
2026-07-26 18:20:44
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WesBailey
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You've got a classic there! Joe Hill's release order is interesting because he published his first few works almost in secret, really. He didn't lean on his famous surname at all. It starts with the short story collection '20th Century Ghosts' in 2005. Then his debut novel, 'Heart-Shaped Box', hit in 2007. 'Horns' followed in 2010, and 'NOS4A2' (sometimes styled 'NOS4R2') came in 2013. The 'Fireman' was 2016. His most recent novel is 'Full Throttle' from 2019, which is another collection. Don't forget the 'Locke & Key' graphic novel series, which started in 2008—that's a massive part of his bibliography, though it unfolds over multiple volumes.
2026-07-26 20:02:59
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