Conrad Williams Books in Order
Explore Conrad Williams's books in order, including the Joel Sorrell mysteries, London Revenant, and One, with brief summaries of his novels and novellas.
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Conrad Williams books in publication order
19 books
Head Injuries
by Conrad Williams
1998
Three friends return to Morecambe, the English seaside town where their histories still haunt them. As the past catches up, they try to understand the violence affecting their lives and the forces binding them to the place.
Nearly People
by Conrad Williams
2001
Quarantined after a toxic spill, Howling Mile has become a violent city watched by armed guards. While tending her dying friend, Carrier finds hope through a mysterious dancer, but seeking a different life could expose them both.
Game
by Conrad Williams
2004
After Eachus kidnaps Liam, his sister Rache and girlfriend Fido must obey orders to kill three people or risk the hostage's life. Elsewhere in London, Ness tries to protect a former lover from a foretold tragedy.
London Revenant
by Conrad Williams
2004
Troubled by narcolepsy and a breakup, Adam Buckley suspects he knows who is pushing people beneath Tube trains. His friends' obsession with hidden London and gaps in his own memory draw him into the city's disturbing underside.
Use Once, Then Destroy
by Conrad Williams
2004
A serial killer moves through winter Venice, a holiday turns disturbing and a grieving husband revisits forbidden childhood places. Seventeen stories explore desperation, desire and decay, including the novella Nearly People.
The Unblemished
by Conrad Williams
2006
A serial killer claims descent from flesh-eating monsters while a mother struggles with her daughter's horrifying infection. In an increasingly threatened London, Bo Mulvey becomes caught in events whose consequences could extend to humanity's survival.
The Scalding Rooms
by Conrad Williams
2007
Former gang member Junko Cane supports his family by working at a dangerous abattoir. Finding his employer's key card leads him and an injury analyst into hidden operations, while an old enemy threatens his fragile new life.
Decay Inevitable
by Conrad Williams
2009
At the boundary between life and death, a sinister market trades in horrifying goods. Dreams and demons inhabit this threatening territory, where a race to uncover the soul's secrets draws participants toward the mysteries woven into death itself.
One
by Conrad Williams
2009
A survivor crosses a devastated Britain to discover whether his young son is alive. Poisonous clouds, burning rain, and glittering dust conceal new horrors, turning his journey through the ruined country into a struggle against an altered world.
Blonde on a Stick
by Conrad Williams
2010
Private investigator Joel Sorrell searches for Kara Geenan's missing brother, then survives an attempt on his life. When Kara also disappears, a ruthless killer's plan sends Joel toward a past he had hoped to leave behind.
Loss of Separation
by Conrad Williams
2011
After surviving a plane crash, a man tries to build a new life in another town. Terrifying discoveries undermine the world he has created, leaving him to question his sanity and the meaning of the revelations surrounding him.
A Door Opens and Closes
by Conrad Williams
2013
This novelette explores distorted memory and an obsession with the unknown, following the unsettling consequences of being drawn toward mysteries that refuse easy explanation.
Footprint on Nowhere Beach
by Conrad Williams
2013
Unarmed hired operative Rad Hallah is tasked with finding a killer in a colorful, violent future city. His investigation draws him into its bleakest corners, where an unexpected source of support helps him face the danger.
The Fox
by Conrad Williams
2013
A family takes its daughters to a glamping farm, hoping to escape city stress. After a blizzard, missing chickens and a disturbing discovery near the playground transform their rural retreat into something far more threatening.
Dust and Desire
by Conrad Williams
2015
Joel Sorrell accepts Kara Geenan's request to find her missing brother, but an attack on the investigator turns the case deadly. As bodies accumulate and Kara disappears, he must uncover the killer's plan before it reaches his loved ones.
Hell is Empty
by Conrad Williams
2016
An appeal from a childhood sweetheart draws struggling investigator Joel Sorrell into a bewildering new case. Clues point toward an imprisoned enemy, and Joel must flee while disentangling a threat that reaches into his past and closest relationships.
Sonata of the Dead
by Conrad Williams
2016
Photographs of Joel Sorrell's missing daughter surface at the murder scene of her childhood acquaintance. Following a connection to a writers' group, Joel encounters further deaths and fears the killer will reach Sarah before he does.
I Will Surround You
by Conrad Williams
2017
Fourteen stories explore grief, fear and the vulnerabilities of ordinary human life. The collection brings together previously uncollected fiction, including Rain and The Jungle, alongside two stories appearing here for the first time.
Born with Teeth
by Conrad Williams
A sick fisherman pursues a dangerous quarry, a collector discovers terror in books and a taxidermist faces an uncanny stalker. These stories explore family relationships, damaged minds and the threats concealed in familiar surroundings.
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