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ⓘ About Dyrk Ashton
Dyrk Ashton is an American author of fiction. He was born in Ohio. His name is not a pen name but his real biological name given to him by his parents, although he has been told that it sounds like a very exotic name. During his childhood and teen years, Dyrk spent a lot of time outside having a normal childhood. The things that he did included climbing trees, exploring the woods and rivers, hanging out in ditches and haymows, wrestling, riding, and playing soccer and engaging in BB gun wars. He was an avid reader and some of his favorites included the Stuart Little series as well as gradually more complex and established adult authors that included Arthur Conan Doyle, Edgar Allen Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, J.R.R. Tolkien, and more.
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? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Dyrk Ashton?
Dyrk Ashton is an American author of fiction. He was born in Ohio. His name is not a pen name but his real biological name given to him by his parents, although he has been told that it sounds like a very exotic name. During his childhood and teen years, Dyrk spent a lot of time outside having a normal childhood.
Which Dyrk Ashton series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Paternus Trilogy series, the earliest of Dyrk Ashton's multi-book series: it opens with Paternus: Rise of Gods (2016) and runs to 5 books across 2016–2020, ending with Paternus: War of Gods (2020).
How many books has Dyrk Ashton written?
Dyrk Ashton has 10 books catalogued in this guide, published between 2016 and 2025. 7 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Paternus Trilogy series with 5 books — and 3 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Dyrk Ashton's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Dyrk Ashton's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Paternus Trilogy (2016–2020, 5 books) and Kraken Rider Z (2023–2025, 2 books).
How are Dyrk Ashton's books organised into series?
This guide splits Dyrk Ashton's 10 books into 2 named series and 3 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Paternus Trilogy (5 books, 2016–2020); Kraken Rider Z (2 books, 2023–2025).