William Hope Hodgson books in order
British writer
- Lived
- 1877–1918
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 8
William Hope Hodgson published 6 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book, beginning with The House on the Borderland (1908).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with William Hope Hodgson
Standalone novels in order
"The Boats of the ""Glen Carrig""" (1907)
The House on the Borderland (1908)
The Ghost Pirates (1909)
The Night Land (1912)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents 12 Stories They Wouldn't Let Me Do on Tv (1964)
Out of the Storm (1975)
Short story collections in order
The Haunted Pampero (1992)
Other books in order
The Voice of the Ocean (1921)
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About William Hope Hodgson
William Hope Hodgson was an English author. He produced a large body of work, consisting of essays, short fiction, and novels, spanning several overlapping genres including horror, fantastic fiction, and science fiction. Hodgson used his experiences at sea to lend authentic detail to his short horror stories, many of which are set on the ocean, including his series of linked tales forming the "Sargasso Sea Stories". His novels, such as The House on the Borderland (1908) and The Night Land (1912), feature more cosmic themes, but several of his novels also focus on horrors associated with the sea. Early in his writing career Hodgson dedicated effort to poetry, although few of his poems were published during his lifetime. He also attracted some notice as a photographer and achieved renown as a bodybuilder. He died in World War I at age 40.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
William Hope Hodgson FAQ
- How many books has William Hope Hodgson written?
- William Hope Hodgson published 6 novels, 1 short story collection and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read William Hope Hodgson's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The House on the Borderland.
- What is William Hope Hodgson's last book?
- The Night Land (1912).
- What is William Hope Hodgson's most famous book?
- The House on the Borderland (1908) is William Hope Hodgson's most widely read book.
- Can I read William Hope Hodgson's books for free?
- Yes. 5 books by William Hope Hodgson 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.