About Joe Hill
Joseph Hillstrom King, better known by Joe Hill, is the American author of many popular novels and the comic book series, Locke & Key. It is no surprise that Hill became a writer, as both of his parents are authors. His father, Stephen King, is the quintessential horror author. His mother, Tabitha, has penned a many novels and non-fiction book as wells. Growing up in the limelight of his famous father, Joe tried to make a name for himself at an early age. After being born in Hermon, Maine in 1972 the King family moved to Bangor, ME where Joe and his younger brother Owen were raised. Joseph Hillstrom King was named after the famed Swedish-American labor activist Joe Hill. Ultimately, Hill’s fight for the rights of common men was rewarded with an execution in November, 1915. Ever
Publication Order of The Cape Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Cape(2007)
- The Cape: 1969(2013)
Publication Order of Finis Vitae Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Off World(2019)
Publication Order of Locke & Key Graphic Novels
9 books in seriesPublication Order
- Welcome to Lovecraft(2008)
- Head Games(2009)
- Crown of Shadows(2010)
- Keys to the Kingdom(2011)
- Clockworks(2013)
- Alpha & Omega(2014)
- Small World(2017)
- Heaven and Earth(2017)
- The Golden Age(2022)
Publication Order of Locke & Key: ...In Pale Battalions Go… Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Locke & Key: ...In Pale Battalions Go… #3(2020)
Publication Order of Locke & Key: One-Shots Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Guide To Known Keys(2011)
- Grindhouse(2012)
- Locke & Key: Dog Days(2019)
Publication Order of NOS4A2 Books
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- NOS4A2 / NOS4R2(2013)
- Wraith(2014)
Publication Order of Tales From the Darkside Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Tales from the Darkside(2017)
Publication Order of Tales from the Darkside Comic Books
4 books in seriesPublication Order
- Tales From The Darkside #1(2016)
- Tales From The Darkside #2(2016)
- Tales From The Darkside #3(2016)
- Tales From The Darkside #4(2016)
Publication Order of Joe Hill's Thumbprint Books
3 books in seriesPublication Order
- Joe Hill's Thumbprint(2007)
- Joe Hill's Thumbprint #2(2013)
- Joe Hill's Thumbprint #3(2013)
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- Heart-Shaped Box(2007)
- Gunpowder(2008)
- Horns(2009)
- Locke & Key Audio Drama(2015)
- The Fireman(2016)
- King Sorrow(2025)
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
20 books in seriesPublication Order
- Voluntary Committal(2005)
- The Black Phone(2007)
- Abraham's Boys(2007)
- Better Than Home(2007)
- Bobby Conroy Comes Back from the Dead(2007)
- Dead-Wood(2007)
- Last Breath(2007)
- My Father's Mask(2007)
- Pop Art(2007)
- The Widow's Breakfast(2007)
- You Will Hear the Locust Sing(2007)
- In the Rundown(2007)
- Twittering from the Circus of the Dead(2013)
- Wolverton Station(2014)
- By the Silver Water of Lake Champlain(2014)
Publication Order ofShort Story Collections
6 books in seriesPublication Order
- 20th Century Ghosts(2005)
- Best New Horror(2005)
- Tales from the Darkside: Scripts by Joe Hill(2016)
- Strange Weather(2017)
- Full Throttle(2019)
- The Black Phone and Other Stories(2022)
Publication Order of Graphic Novels
2 books in seriesPublication Order
- Basketful of Heads(2020)
- Plunge(2020)
Publication Order of Creature Feature Collection Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Pram(2023)
Publication Order of The Shivers Collection Books
1 books in seriesPublication Order
- Jackknife(2025)
Publication Order of Best Horror of the Year Books
18 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One(2009)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two(2010)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three(2011)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four(2012)
- The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five(2013)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six(2014)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven(2015)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight(2016)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine(2017)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten(2018)
- The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction(2018)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven(2019)
- The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve(2020)
- The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen(2021)
- The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen(2022)
Publication Order of Anthologies
24 books in seriesPublication Order
- The Mammoth Book of Best New Horror 14(2003)
- Best New Horror 17(2006)
- Year's Best Fantasy and Horror: Nineteenth Annual Collection(2006)
- Best New Fantasy(2006)
- The Living Dead(2008)
- Best New Horror 19(2008)
- Smoke and Mirrors(2009)
- The Dead That Walk(2009)
- Darkness: Two Decades of Modern Horror(2010)
- Best New Horror 21(2010)
- Demons: Encounters with the Devil and His Minions, Fallen Angels, and the Possessed(2011)
- Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury(2012)
- A Carnivàle of Horror(2012)
- Four For Fantasy(2013)
- Flotsam Fantastique: The Souvenir Book of World Fantasy Convention 2013(2013)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Joe Hill?
Joe Hill is a bestselling author known for 17 book series. Their work has captivated millions of readers worldwide with compelling characters and intricate plots.
What is the best Joe Hill book series to start with?
We recommend starting with Publication Order of The Cape Books as it is one of the most popular and longest-running series by this author.
How many books has Joe Hill written?
Joe Hill has written over 104 books across 17 different series, making them one of the most prolific authors in their genre.