The Earth has become uninhabitable, and for generations, people have lived in underground silos. But what if the devastation of the Earth is just a lie? When Sheriff Holston decides to leave the silo after the death of his wife, it marks the dramatic beginning of a new era. Howey's disturbing vision of the future is both a fast-paced thriller and an insightful social novel. Silo deals with lies and manipulation, loyalty, humanity, and the tragedy of not questioning societal rules. About the series: Silo is the post-apocalyptic cult series by Hugh Howey. People live in underground silos because the Earth has become uninhabitable. But what if that is a lie? Hugh Howey crafts a masterful puzzle and gradually reveals the secret of the silo.