Order of Ashes Books
American author William W. Johnstone crafted The Ashes series as a compelling collection of spy and action thrillers that unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by nuclear warfare among the USA, Russia, and China. At the heart of this gripping saga stands General Ben Raines, an unwilling hero who finds himself leading a band of rebels through the chaos.
Launching in 1983 with Out of the Ashes, this extensive series spans two decades and encompasses 34 books, concluding with Escape from the Ashes in 2003. The series remains dormant, as J.A. Johnstone has not yet chosen to continue the storyline. The complete collection of William W. Johnstone's Ashes novels is listed below in publication order, which mirrors their chronological sequence:
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| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Out of the Ashes | 1983 | |
| 2 |  Fire in the Ashes | 1984 | |
| 3 |  Anarchy in the Ashes | 1984 | |
| 4 |  Blood in the Ashes | 1985 | |
| 5 |  Alone in the Ashes | 1985 | |
| 6 |  Wind in the Ashes | 1986 | |
| 7 |  Smoke from the Ashes | 1987 | |
| 8 |  Danger in the Ashes | 1988 | |
| 9 |  Valor in the Ashes | 1988 | |
| 10 |  Trapped in the Ashes | 1989 | |
| 11 |  Death in the Ashes | 1990 | |
| 12 |  Survival in the Ashes | 1990 | |
| 13 |  Fury in the Ashes | 1991 | |
| 14 |  Courage in the Ashes | 1991 | |
| 15 |  Terror in the Ashes | 1992 | |
| 16 |  Vengeance in the Ashes | 1993 | |
| 17 |  Battle in the Ashes | 1993 | |
| 18 |  Flames from the Ashes | 1993 | |
| 19 |  Treason in the Ashes | 1994 | |
| 20 |  D-Day in the Ashes | 1994 | |
| 21 |  Betrayal in the Ashes | 1996 | |
| 22 |  Chaos in the Ashes | 1996 | |
| 23 |  Slaughter in the Ashes | 1997 | |
| 24 |  Judgment in the Ashes | 1997 | |
| 25 |  Ambush in the Ashes | 1997 | |
| 26 |  Triumph in the Ashes | 1998 | |
| 27 |  Hatred in the Ashes | 1998 | |
| 28 |  Standoff in the Ashes | 1998 | |
| 29 |  Crisis in the Ashes | 1998 | |
| 30 |  Tyranny in the Ashes | 2000 | |
| 31 |  Warriors from the Ashes | 2001 | |
| 32 |  Destiny in the Ashes | 2001 | |
| 33 |  Enemy in the Ashes | 2002 | |
| 34 |  Escape from the Ashes | 2003 |