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William F. Nolan books in order

American writer

Lived
1928–2021
Country
United States
Books
13
Also writes as
James Hopkins

William F. Nolan published 8 novels, 3 novellas, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with Logan's Run (1967).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with William F. Nolan

Standalone novels in order

  1. The Pseudo-people (1965)

    238 pages

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  2. The White Cad Cross-up (1969)

    234 pages

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  3. Logan's World (1978)

    193 pages

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  4. The Black Mask Boys (1985)

    273 pages

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  5. Logan (1986)

    384 pages

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  6. Helltracks (1991)

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  7. The Black Mask Murders (1994)

    214 pages

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  8. Nightworlds (2004)

    354 pages

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Novellas in order

  1. Logan's Run (1967)

    148 pages★ 3.3 (6 ratings)Adapted for film

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  2. Logan's Search (1980)

    145 pages

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  3. How to Write Horror Fiction (1990)

    143 pages

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Short story collections in order

  1. Nightshadows (2007)

    308 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. McQueen (1984)

    230 pages

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Film and TV adaptations

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About William F. Nolan

William Francis Nolan was an American author who was active in the science fiction, fantasy, horror, and crime fiction genres.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

William F. Nolan FAQ

How many books has William F. Nolan written?
William F. Nolan published 8 novels, 3 novellas, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read William F. Nolan's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Logan's Run.
What is William F. Nolan's last book?
Nightshadows (2007).
What is William F. Nolan's most famous book?
Logan's Run (1967) is William F. Nolan's most widely read book.
Does William F. Nolan write under a pen name?
Yes: William F. Nolan has also published as James Hopkins.
Which William F. Nolan books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Logan's Run (film, 1976).
Can I read William F. Nolan's books for free?
Yes. 3 books by William F. Nolan are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.