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ⓘ About Niall Williams
Niall Williams is a historical fiction author born in Dublin, Ireland. He studied Literature and French at the University College of Dublin and was awarded an MA in Modern American Literature. Niall worked as a copywriter for Avon Books in New York City before leaving America with Chris in 1985to try life as a writer in Ireland. In the first four books, Williams collaborated with Chris as they told their life together in Co Clare. Nial’s debut novel, Four Letter of Love, became an international bestseller and was sold in more than twenty countries. The second novel, As It Is in Heaven, was shortlisted for the Irish Times Literature Prize. He has also written screenplays of which film companies have optioned two.
All Book Series by Niall Williams
O Come Ye Back to Ireland
Series opener · book 1 of 5 · published 1987 Co-authored · Christine Breen
When Summer's in the Meadow
Book 2 of 5 · published 1989 Co-authored · Christine Breen
The Pipes are Calling
Book 3 of 5 · published 1990 Co-authored · Christine Breen
The Luck of the Irish
Book 4 of 5 · published 1995 Co-authored · Christine Breen
In Kiltumper
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2021 Co-authored · Christine Breen
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Niall Williams?
Niall Williams is a historical fiction author born in Dublin, Ireland. He studied Literature and French at the University College of Dublin and was awarded an MA in Modern American Literature. Niall worked as a copywriter for Avon Books in New York City before leaving America with Chris in 1985to try life as a writer in Ireland.
Which Niall Williams series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Boy series, the earliest of Niall Williams's multi-book series: it opens with Boy in the World (2007) and runs to 2 books across 2007–2008, ending with Boy and Man (2008).
How many books has Niall Williams written?
Niall Williams has 17 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1987 and 2024. 2 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Boy series with 2 books — and 15 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Niall Williams's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Niall Williams's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Boy (2007–2008, 2 books).
How are Niall Williams's books organised into series?
This guide splits Niall Williams's 17 books into 1 named series and 15 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Boy (2 books, 2007–2008).