Ash Road: 5 (Dead World Post-Apocalyptic Cycle) - Softcover

Dargan, James

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798232296612

Publisher: Danny Boy Books, 2025

Synopsis

The road is ash. The world is fractured. And belief itself has become a weapon.

Years after the wasteland's first wars, Lena Voss has learned the cost of survival. Scarred by Nakata's code and tempered by fire, she walks a path of discipline and silence. But when she crosses Count Ash-a velvet-voiced prophet who cloaks fear in gospel-her fight becomes more than survival. It becomes a war of ideals.

At the heart of Ash's cult lies spectacle and illusion: staged miracles, journals of terror, and executions disguised as ritual. With Dubois, his ruthless lieutenant, and a fractured following held together by fear, Ash builds an empire of smoke. Lena counters not with fire, but with steel, composure, and a law of her own: water shared, children first, no gods but the road.

Ash Road is Book Five of the Dead World Post-Apocalyptic Cycle-a brutal yet reflective tale of faith, fear, and the struggle to lead without tyranny. Perfect for fans of The Road, The Book of Eli, and Children of Men, this novella blends wasteland violence with hard-won philosophy, carving Lena Voss into one of the most unforgettable survivors of the apocalypse.

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About the Author

James Dargan is the author of over thirty books spanning crime, noir, satire, historical fiction, and literary fiction. Known for razor-sharp dialogue, vivid characters, and a knack for weaving grit with dark humour, his work ranges from the hard-boiled streets of the Napoleon Clancy thrillers to the sprawling crime sagas of The Bayside City series, the evocative Latin American novels, and a host of standalone titles.

Dargan's novels often drop readers into morally complex worlds where loyalty is fragile, justice is elusive, and survival depends on quick thinking and a little luck. Influenced by the likes of Elmore Leonard, Dennis Lehane, and Cormac McCarthy, his prose balances propulsive storytelling with atmospheric detail, creating stories that are as cinematic as they are immersive.

Whether exploring mob wars and political corruption, the quiet desperation of outsiders, or the chaos of history's turning points, Dargan writes with an unflinching eye and a storyteller's instinct for pacing, character, and place. His work is as much about the people caught in the crossfire as it is about the bullets themselves.

James Dargan: Writer, Raconteur, Blogger, and Journalist.

For more detailed information on the latest news on his books, please visit: jamesdargan.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Danny Boy Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798232296612
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 130