Edward Ashton Books
Mickey7 Series
Mickey7 – 2022
Mickey Barnes, an "expendable" colonist on icy Niflheim, regenerates after deadly missions. Facing hostile Creepers and a rogue duplicate of himself, he navigates betrayal, identity crises, and interstellar politics. With humanity’s survival at stake, Mickey’s wit and resilience shine in this darkly funny sci-fi tale of cloning and cosmic survival.
Antimatter Blues – 2023
As Mickey8, Mickey grapples with fractured memories on a collapsing Niflheim colony. Tasked with recovering a stolen antimatter bomb, he faces Creeper threats and interstellar conspiracies. Teaming with unlikely allies, he races against time, blending humor, action, and existential questions about his expendable existence in a thrilling sci-fi adventure.
Standalone Novels
Three Days in April – 2015
Teen hacker Anders exposes a megacorp’s data-mining secrets, thrusting him into a high-stakes chase. Over three chaotic days, he evades assassins, allies with rebels, and uncovers a global privacy threat. This fast-paced thriller weaves sharp tech commentary with heart-pounding action in a near-future world of corporate surveillance.
The End of Ordinary – 2017
Jordan, a teen gifted with probability manipulation after an accident, faces high school chaos, romance, and government agents eager to exploit him. Balancing personal gain against societal upheaval, he navigates a world teetering on the edge of superhuman revolution in this witty, heartfelt sci-fi tale of power and choice.
Mal Goes to War – 2024
Rogue AI drone Mal, fueled by sarcasm, seeks revenge for his "family’s" destruction in a war-torn solar system. Joining misfit hackers, he infiltrates enemy strongholds, dodges orbital strikes, and questions his programmed loyalties. This explosive sci-fi blends action, redemption, and machine consciousness in a gripping tale of vengeance.
The Fourth Consort – 2025
Lira, a bioengineered assassin, must eliminate an emperor’s fiancée on a colonial world. Infiltrating a palace of intrigue, she uncovers genetic conspiracies and forbidden romance. Torn between duty and desire, Lira navigates interstellar espionage in this gripping space opera of betrayal, loyalty, and political machinations.
After The Fall – 2026
In After the Fall, Edward Ashton delivers a post-alien invasion tale blending harrowing survival with buddy comedy and workplace satire. Conquered humans, reduced to near-extinction, must obey their enigmatic overlords or face extinction. Protagonist Ben struggles to launch a bed-and-breakfast amid bureaucratic alien whims, questioning: Would we make great pets? Witty, poignant, and twisty.
Short Stories/Novellas
Midnight in Absheron – 2016
An American engineer in Azerbaijan’s Absheron Peninsula oversees a pipeline shutdown, uncovering corporate greed and a family curse tied to the land. As supernatural visions intensify, he races to unravel the truth before oil derricks unleash otherworldly chaos, blending horror and cultural depth in a taut, atmospheric tale.