Ashes Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Ashes books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Out of the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1983
Fire in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1984
Anarchy in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1984
Blood in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1985
Alone in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1985
Wind in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1986
Smoke from the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1987
Danger in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1988
Valor in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1988
Trapped in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1989
Death in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1990
Survival in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1990
Fury in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1991
Courage in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1991
Terror in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1992
Vengeance in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1993
Battle in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1993
Flames from the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1993
Treason in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1994
D-Day in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1994
Betrayal in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1996
Chaos in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1996
Slaughter in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1997
Judgment in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1997
Ambush in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1997
Triumph in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1998
Hatred in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1998
Standoff in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1998
Crisis in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon1998
Tyranny in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon2000
Warriors from the Ashes
Buy on Amazon2001
Destiny in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon2001
Enemy in the Ashes
Buy on Amazon2002
Escape from the Ashes
Buy on Amazon2003
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Ashes series is publication order: 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), and 29 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Ashes series by William W. Johnstone contains 34 books. The series began in 1983 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Ashes series is written by William W. Johnstone. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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