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Ashes

by William W Johnstone

34 books Started 1983 Latest 2003
Publication Reading Order

The Ashes is a Western / Thriller series by William W Johnstone, comprising 34 books published between 1983 and 2003. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

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

William W. Johnstone was a prolific American Western and thriller writer. Born in 1938 in Guthrie, Oklahoma, Johnstone developed a love for writing at a young age. After serving in the United States Air Force, he began his writing career in the 1970s. Johnstone became known for his fast-paced, action-packed novels, often featuring iconic Western characters such as Preacher, Tom Horn, and Flintlock. He wrote over 300 books, including the "Lonesome Dove" series, "The Mountain Man" series, and "The Last Gunfighter" series. Johnstone's books have sold over 40 million copies worldwide and have been translated into several languages. He received numerous awards, including the Western Writers of America Spur Award for Best Paperback Original Novel in 1998 for "The Devil's Sleep." Despite his critical success, Johnstone remained a humble and down-to-earth man. He passed away in 2023, leaving behind a legacy of beloved Western tales that continue to entertain readers.

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