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Colin Wilson

1 series 5 books in order 1 standalone book

Colin Henry Wilson (1931-2013) was a British writer and philosopher who wrote works on philosophy, true crime, and mysticism, as well as novels. Born and raised in Leicester, England, the son of a factory worker, he left school at 16 to work in a wool warehouse, later working as a lab assistant and civil servant before being called up as a clerk for the Royal Air Force. His first book, The Outsider, was published in 1956.

Born
1931
Known for
Spider World

Series by Colin Wilson

Spider World

4 books in order · 1992–2003

  1. Cover of The tower

    The tower

    2001 · Colin Wilson

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  2. Cover of The delta

    The delta

    2001 · Colin Wilson

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  3. Cover of Spider world, the magician
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  4. Cover of Shadowland

    Shadowland

    2003 · Colin Wilson

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The Outsider
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Colin Wilson written?

We list 5 books by Colin Wilson across 1 series, published between 1987–2003 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Colin Wilson's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “The tower.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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