Silo (series)
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Wool Omnibus | |
| Author | Hugh Howey |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction, Dystopian fiction, Apocalyptic fiction |
| Publisher | Kindle Direct Publishing |
| Media type | e-book |
| No. of books | 9 + omnibus |
Silo is a series of science fiction novellas, also available as a single novel, by American writer Hugh Howey.[1]
Background
Howey first began the series in 2011, initially writing Wool as a stand-alone short story.[2] He published the work through Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing system, choosing to do so due to the freedom of self-publishing. After the series grew in popularity, he began to write more entries for it.[3] Howey began soliciting international rights in 2012, and has since signed with Brazil.[4] Film rights to the series were sold to 20th Century Fox; Lionsgate also expressed interest.[5]
Howey signed a print-only deal for around $500,000 with Simon & Schuster to distribute Wool to book retailers across the US and Canada. Howey retains full rights to continue distributing Wool online himself.[6]
Plot
The story of Wool takes place on a post-apocalyptic Earth.[7] Humanity clings to survival in the Silo, a subterranean city extending one hundred forty-four stories beneath the surface. The series initially follows the character of Holston, the sheriff of the Silo, with subsequent volumes focusing on the characters of Juliette, Jahns, and Marnes. An ongoing storyline of the series is the focus on the mystery behind the Silo and the secrets it holds. The Silo's mystery is eventually revealed by the end of book five; books six through eight comprise a prequel to the series. Book nine pulls the storylines together.
Wool
- Book 1 - Holston
Wool initially follows the story of Holston, the Silo's sheriff. Holston spends the novel processing and investigating the circumstances surrounding his wife's (Allison) death. Holston's investigation of the Silo and the secrets it holds ultimately serves as a catalyst that begins to impact the lives of various characters and sets up the action for the rest of the series.
- Book 2 - Proper Gauge
Proper Gauge continues the saga, following the unique relationship of Jahns, the Silo's mayor, and Marnes, her deputy. Their relationship is explored as they pursue a quest that leads them deeper into the lower levels of the Silo, and ultimately brings them into conflict with the Silo's IT division, whose growing authority is revealed. Their journey ultimately introduces them to Juliette, who will play a central role in the following stories.
- Book 3 - Casting Off
The silo has appointed a new sheriff. Her name is Juliette, and she comes not from the shadows of deputies, but from the depths of the down deep. But what does being a mechanic have to do with upholding the law? And how will she be able to concentrate on the silo's future when she is surrounded by the ghosts of its past? Before she can even settle in, the whirring gears of the silo begin to grind anew. Things aren't right. And the people whose help she most needs are gone. If Juliette isn't careful, she'll soon be among them.
- Book 4 - The Unraveling
There is a legend in their past of an uprising, a war they have learned about, but have learned nothing from. Nobody knows what went wrong. Nobody talks about what happened. Such are the silo taboos. Now, nearly two hundred years later, the people of the Silo will get a chance to learn more about that distant uprising. They'll get to start one of their own...
- Book 5 - The Stranded
Two people find themselves stranded in worlds apart. One world is crumbling, the other already in ruin. Will their fight to be reunited spell doom for them both and all around them? Or will it bring salvation? Welcome to the exciting conclusion to the Wool saga.
Shift
- Book 6 - Legacy
First Shift is a prequel to the story in the first five Wool novels, where the actions that led to the status quo of the world are explained through the eyes of Donald Keene, a young congressman, and Troy, a silo chief.
- Book 7 - Order
Second Shift follows a few of the characters of Book 6 when they are woken from cold-sleep 100 years later to be consulted on some unresolved problems, as well as a young new character in silo 18 named Mission, where they are experiencing internal fighting which threatens their survival.
- Book 8 - Pact
Third Shift brings a close to the prequel trilogy. It tells the story of the fall of Silo 17, and the transformation of Jimmy into Solo, as well as the continued story of Donald Keene in Silo 1.[8]
Dust
- Book 9 - Dust
Dust is the third and final act in the Silo stories. It brings together the lives of Donald, Juliette and the other people in Silo 18, and the survivors from Silo 17.
Short stories
These are part of The Apocalypse Triptych collection of short stories.
- In the Air from The End is Nigh
- In the Mountains from The End is Now
- In the Woods from The End Has Come
Reception
A reviewer for Wired praised the omnibus, stating that it "clears away the grime of the past and reveals the new truth" about change in publishing.[9] Fans have been inspired to write their own scenes, chapters and novels.[10]
Comic book adaptation
In July 2013, it was announced that Amazon's new comic book imprint Jet City Comics would be releasing a comic book adaptation of the series.[11] Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray will adapt the story and Jimmy Broxton will create the artwork.[12] On July 9, 2013, Howey released a preview of the comic book's cover on his blog.[13]
Film rights
Film rights to the story have been sold to 20th Century Fox;[14] director Ridley Scott and Steve Zaillian expressed interest in the film adaptation.[15][16]
Bibliography
- Wool (July 30, 2011)
- Wool: Proper Gauge (November 30, 2011)
- Wool: Casting Off (December 11, 2011)
- Wool: The Unraveling (December 26, 2011)
- Wool: The Stranded (January 25, 2012)
- First Shift — Legacy (April 14, 2012)
- Second Shift — Order (November 12, 2012)
- Third Shift — Pact (January 24, 2013)
- Dust (August 17, 2013) ISBN 978-1596066755
- Wool Omnibus (2012, contains books 1-5) ISBN 978-1476735115
- Shift Omnibus (2013, contains books 6-8)
References
- ↑ "Self-published e-book author: 'Most of my months are six-figure months'". CNN. September 7, 2012. Retrieved September 8, 2012.
- ↑ Melton, Dave. "Free Guide About Truths on Self-publishing". Litfire Publishing. Retrieved 4 November 2014.
- ↑ Wecks, Erik. "Hugh Howey Interview Part 1: Science Fiction, Indie Writing, and Success". Wired. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ↑ Deahl, Rachel. "Self-Made Bestseller Weighs Traditional Deals". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike. "20th Century Fox Spins ‘Wool’ For Scott Free And Film Rites". Deadline. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ↑ Alter, Alexandra. "Wool: Sci-Fi's Underground Hit — WSJ.com". Online.wsj.com. Retrieved 2013-03-08.
- ↑ O'Connell, Sean. "20th Century Fox Interested In Hugh Howey's E-Book Wool?". Cinema Blend. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ↑ Howey, Hugh (2012). Second Shift — Order.
- ↑ Wecks, Erik. "GeekDad Book Review: The Wool Omnibus by Hugh Howey". Wired. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ↑ http://www.hughhowey.com/fan-fiction/
- ↑ Dredge, Stuart (10 July 2013). "Amazon bags Game of Thrones author for its Jet City Comics imprint". London: Guardian. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ↑ "Amazon launches comics imprint, featuring George R.R. Martin". Los Angeles Times. July 9, 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ↑ Howey, Hugh. "Jet City Comics!". Hugh Howey. Retrieved 14 July 2013.
- ↑ Deahl, Rachel. "Hugh Howey's 'Wool' Nabbed By 20th Century Fox". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ↑ Sutter, John. "E-book author Hugh Howey claims 'six figure months' from Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing". ABC News. Retrieved 30 September 2012.
- ↑ Boog, Jason. "Hugh Howey’s Wool Series Gets Book Trailer Treatment". GalleyCat. Retrieved 30 September 2012.