Order of Ashton Ford Books

Don Pendleton's Ashton Ford series features a fascinating protagonist who combines multiple extraordinary talents. This former U.S. Navy intelligence officer possesses remarkable psychic abilities that allow him to peer into both past and future events. As a true Renaissance man, Ford applies his supernatural gifts to detective work, dedicating himself to helping people navigate their most challenging situations.

The mystery series launched in 1986 with Ashes to Ashes and ran through 1988, spanning six novels total before concluding with Time to Time. The books follow their publication sequence chronologically, making them easy to read in order.

In Eye to Eye, the series' second installment, readers encounter Ford's diverse background as a former spy, naval officer, scholar, and adventurer. His expertise spans cryptology and philosophy, complemented by his sharpshooting skills. However, it's Ford's psychic powers that truly set him apart—abilities he can wield to either benefit or complicate someone's circumstances. The plot centers on a perplexing mystery: brilliant astronomers and space scientists from both American and Russian institutions have vanished without explanation. With neither the CIA nor KGB able to crack the case, Ashton Ford steps in to tackle this enigmatic investigation, leading him toward discoveries in realms previously unexplored by humanity.