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Ashes

by William W Johnstone

34 books Started 1983 Latest 2003
Publication Reading Order

The Ashes is a Western series by William W Johnstone, made up of 34 books published between 1983 and 2003. It begins with Out of the Ashes (1983), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Escape from the Ashes (2003), spanning 20 years of storytelling.

34books
20years active
3decades
~0.6yrs between books
2003latest release
# Title Year Buy
1980s
1 Out of the Ashes 1983 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Fire in the Ashes 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Anarchy in the Ashes 1984 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Blood in the Ashes 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Alone in the Ashes 1985 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Wind in the Ashes 1986 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Smoke from the Ashes 1987 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Danger in the Ashes 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Valor in the Ashes 1988 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Trapped in the Ashes 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
1990s
11 Death in the Ashes 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Survival in the Ashes 1990 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 Fury in the Ashes 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Courage in the Ashes 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Terror in the Ashes 1992 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 Vengeance in the Ashes 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Battle in the Ashes 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Flames from the Ashes 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Treason in the Ashes 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 D-Day in the Ashes 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Betrayal in the Ashes 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Chaos in the Ashes 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Slaughter in the Ashes 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Judgment in the Ashes 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Ambush in the Ashes 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Triumph in the Ashes 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Hatred in the Ashes 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Standoff in the Ashes 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Crisis in the Ashes 1998 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2000s
30 Tyranny in the Ashes 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Warriors from the Ashes 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Destiny in the Ashes 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Enemy in the Ashes 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 Escape from the AshesLatest 2003 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia

Ashes series: frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Ashes series?

Start with Out of the Ashes (1983), the first book in the Ashes series by William W Johnstone. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.

How many books are in the Ashes series?

There are 34 books in the Ashes series by William W Johnstone, published between 1983 and 2003.

What is the first book in the Ashes series?

The first book in the Ashes series is Out of the Ashes, published in 1983 by William W Johnstone.

What is the latest book in the Ashes series?

The most recent book in the Ashes series is Escape from the Ashes (2003) by William W Johnstone.

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About William W Johnstone

William Wallace Johnstone (October 28, 1938 – February 8, 2004) was an American author most known for his western, horror, and survivalist novels.

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