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ⓘ About Mike Ashley
Editor Mike Ashley also works as a compiler of anthologies, researcher. There are times, when he finds certain works of fiction, that he is able to get some out of print work back in print. He points out that some authors have some output that no one notices, because people have forgotten about it or were not widely published for everyone to read. This is why he writes bibliographies and anthologies, and show that there are more great authors from a hundred or so years ago than just what people have always thought. He won an Edgar for “The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction. As someone who has looked through a lot of science fiction from about 1920, he will tell you that it is impossible to view the work from modern day eyes. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Anthologies series, Mike Ashley has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.
📚 All Book Series by Mike Ashley
History of Science Fiction Magazine Volume 1: 1926-1935
History of Science Fiction Magazine Volume 1: 1926-1935 continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction
Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Fantasy Reader's Guide to Ramsey Campbell
Fantasy Reader's Guide to Ramsey Campbell continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Illustrated Book of Science Fiction Lists
The Illustrated Book of Science Fiction Lists continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Barrington J. Bayley
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Barrington J. Bayley, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
Algernon Blackwood
Algernon Blackwood continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Work of Robert A.W. Lowndes
The Work of Robert A.W. Lowndes is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
The Work of David H. Keller
The Work of David H. Keller continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Work of William F. Temple
The Work of William F. Temple is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
The Gernsback Days
The Gernsback Days is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queensof Britain and Ireland
The Mammoth Book of British Kings & Queensof Britain and Ireland is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
British Monarchs
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with British Monarchs, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
The Time Machines
The Time Machines continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Starlight Man
Starlight Man is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
A Brief History of British Kings & Queens
A Brief History of British Kings & Queens continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Transformations
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Transformations, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
The Age of the Storytellers
The Age of the Storytellers is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
The Mammoth Book of Perfect Crimes & Impossible Mysteries
The investigation intensifies in The Mammoth Book of Perfect Crimes & Impossible Mysteries, as this installment of the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Mike Ashley's creation.
Gateways to Forever
Gateways to Forever continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
A Brief History of King Arthur
A Brief History of King Arthur continues the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Out of This World
Out of This World is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books with Yesterday's Tomorrows, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
From the Depths and Other Strange Tales of the Sea
From the Depths and Other Strange Tales of the Sea is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tales of the Weird Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
Glimpses of the Unknown
Glimpses of the Unknown continues the Publication Order of Tales of the Weird Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Doorway to Dilemma
Doorway to Dilemma continues the Publication Order of Tales of the Weird Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Weird Sisters
Weird Sisters continues the Publication Order of Tales of the Weird Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Moonrise
Moonrise is an essential installment in the Publication Order of British Library Science Fiction Classics Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
Menace of the Machine
Menace of the Machine continues the Publication Order of British Library Science Fiction Classics Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The End of the World
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of British Library Science Fiction Classics Books with The End of the World, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
Spaceworlds: Stories of Life in the Void
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of British Library Science Fiction Classics Books with Spaceworlds: Stories of Life in the Void, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
Fear in the Blood
A gripping mystery unfolds in Fear in the Blood as the investigation takes deadly new turns. This installment of the Publication Order of British Library Science Fiction Classics Books series showcases Mike Ashley's mastery of suspense.
The Platform Edge
The Platform Edge continues the Publication Order of British Library Tales of the Weird Books story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Outcast
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of British Library Tales of the Weird Books with The Outcast, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
The Rise of the Cyberzines
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of The Story of the Science-Fiction Magazines Books with The Rise of the Cyberzines, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
The Best of British SF 2
The Best of British SF 2 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Best of British SF 1
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Best of British SF 1, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
Sf Choice 77
Sf Choice 77 continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Weird Legacies
Weird Legacies is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
Souls in Metal
Souls in Metal continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Gaslight & Ghosts
Gaslight & Ghosts continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Pendragon Chronicles: Heroic Fantasy from the Time of King Arthur
Epic adventure awaits in The Pendragon Chronicles: Heroic Fantasy from the Time of King Arthur, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series that raises the stakes across the realm Mike Ashley has built.
The Camelot Chronicles
The Camelot Chronicles continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Historical Whodunits
Historical Whodunits is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
Return To Derleth: Selected Essays
Return To Derleth: Selected Essays continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
100 Vicious Little Vampire Stories
100 Vicious Little Vampire Stories continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
100 Wicked Little Witch Stories
Magic takes center stage in 100 Wicked Little Witch Stories, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Anthologies series that expands the enchanting world created by Mike Ashley.
The Merlin Chronicles
The Merlin Chronicles is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
The Giant Book Of Myths And Legends
The Giant Book Of Myths And Legends continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Classical Whodunnits
Classical Whodunnits continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Collected Classical Stories and Classical Whodunnits
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Collected Classical Stories and Classical Whodunnits, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
Fantasy Stories
Fantasy Stories continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Space Stories
Space Stories continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Chronicles Of The Holy Grail
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Chronicles Of The Holy Grail, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
The Mammoth Book of New Sherlock Holmes Adventures
The Mammoth Book of New Sherlock Holmes Adventures continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shakespearean Whodunnits
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Shakespearean Whodunnits, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
The Random House Book of Fantasy Stories
The Random House Book of Fantasy Stories is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
The Mammoth Book of Fairy Tales
The Mammoth Book of Fairy Tales continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Shakespearean Detectives
The investigation intensifies in Shakespearean Detectives, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Mike Ashley's creation.
The Mammoth Book of Comic Fantasy
The Mammoth Book of Comic Fantasy is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
Heroic Adventures
Heroic Adventures is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
Men O'War
Conflict and courage define Men O'War, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Mike Ashley that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Chronicles of the Round Table
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Chronicles of the Round Table, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
Royal Whodunnits
Royal Whodunnits is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
Phantom Perfumes And Other Shades
Phantom Perfumes And Other Shades is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
The World's Greatest Master and Commander Stories
The World's Greatest Master and Commander Stories continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Mammoth Book of Awesome Comic Fantasy
The Mammoth Book of Awesome Comic Fantasy continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Egyptian Whodunnits, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction
The investigation intensifies in The Mammoth Encyclopedia of Modern Crime Fiction, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Mike Ashley's creation.
The Mammoth Book Of Science Fiction
The Mammoth Book Of Science Fiction continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Mammoth Book of Roman Whodunnits
The Mammoth Book of Roman Whodunnits is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
The Mammoth Book of Roaring Twenties Whodunnits
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Roaring Twenties Whodunnits, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
The Mammoth Book of Extreme Science Fiction
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Extreme Science Fiction, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
The Mammoth Book of Extreme Fantasy
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Extreme Fantasy, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
Great American Ghost Stories
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Great American Ghost Stories, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
Unforgettable Ghost Stories by Women Writers
Unforgettable Ghost Stories by Women Writers continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Darker Sex
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Darker Sex, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
The Mammoth Book of Mindblowing SF
The Mammoth Book of Mindblowing SF continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
The Dreaming Sex
The Dreaming Sex is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
The Mammoth Book of Apocalyptic SF
The Mammoth Book of Apocalyptic SF continues the Publication Order of Anthologies story arc with Mike Ashley's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.
Steampunk Prime
Steampunk Prime is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
Dreams and Wonders
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with Dreams and Wonders, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
Vampires
Vampires is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
The Duel of Shadows
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Duel of Shadows, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
Sisters in Crime
The investigation intensifies in Sisters in Crime, as this installment of the Publication Order of Anthologies series takes readers deeper into the criminal underworld of Mike Ashley's creation.
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The Mammoth Book of Time Travel SF
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Mammoth Book of Time Travel SF, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
The Mammoth Book of Classical Whodunnits
The Mammoth Book of Classical Whodunnits is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
The Feminine Future
The Feminine Future is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Anthologies series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Mike Ashley have come to expect.
Fighters of Fear
Conflict and courage define Fighters of Fear, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Mike Ashley that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
Nature's Warnings: Classic Stories of Eco-Science Fiction
Conflict and courage define Nature's Warnings: Classic Stories of Eco-Science Fiction, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of Anthologies series by Mike Ashley that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.
The Weird Tales Story: Expanded and Enhanced
Readers dive deeper into the world of Publication Order of Anthologies with The Weird Tales Story: Expanded and Enhanced, another outstanding contribution from Mike Ashley.
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mike Ashley?
Mike Ashley is a bestselling author known for 7 book series containing over 91 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Standalone Novels, Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books, Publication Order of Tales of the Weird Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.
What is the best Mike Ashley series to start with?
For readers new to Mike Ashley's work, the Publication Order of Anthologies series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 57 books. Begin with The Best of British SF 2 to start from the very beginning.
How many books has Mike Ashley written?
Mike Ashley has written over 91 books across 7 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.
Should I read Mike Ashley books in order?
Yes, reading Mike Ashley's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.
What genre does Mike Ashley write in?
Mike Ashley writes primarily in fiction. With 7 series across 91 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.
Are Mike Ashley's books standalone or must they be read as a series?
Most of Mike Ashley's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.
What is Mike Ashley's most popular book?
Based on reader reviews and sales data, Mike Ashley's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Anthologies series. The first book, The Best of British SF 2, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.