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Welcome to The Ashborn Chronicles
You’ve found the Ashborn Chronicles—a epic science fiction saga about revolution, forbidden love, and survival in a world that’s forgotten its own history.
If you’re new here, this page will tell you everything you need to know to get started.
The Three-Sentence Pitch
One thousand years ago, something shattered global civilization. Now humanity survives in isolated Citadels ruled by genetic hierarchy and Wastelands where exiled clans fight for survival. When engineer Kael Ashborn is banished for forbidden love with a High House heir, he discovers the “savage” clans are survivors of exploitation—and becomes the revolutionary leader that the Five Houses never saw coming.
Start With Book 1: Banished
Banished is where everything begins.
Kael is an engineer—brilliant, invisible, and absolutely not supposed to fall in love with Eryn Caelum, heir to the surveillance House that monitors everyone. Their forbidden romance gets discovered. Kael is exiled to die.
He doesn’t die.
Instead, he discovers that everything the Citadel taught him was a lie. The Wasteland clans aren’t savages—they’re survivors. And when the Houses execute his father in a brutal purge, Kael transforms from refugee to revolutionary leader.
What to expect: - Forbidden romance with real consequences - Class warfare and revolution - Found family among unlikely allies - A protagonist who changes everything by refusing to accept his place - World-building that rewards attention
Perfect for fans of: Red Rising, The Hunger Games, Dune
The Series So Far
Currently Available:
- Banished — Exile and survival. The revolution begins.
- Containment — The coalition under siege. Governing while fighting.
- Fracture — House unity breaks. Proxy wars and manipulation.
Coming Soon: Books 4-6 continue the story as the scope expands beyond Citadel Alpha to the entire continent.
The Ashborn Chronicles is planned as a epic saga, with new books releasing regularly.
Reading Order
Simple answer: Start with Book 1 and read in order.
The books are designed to be read sequentially. Each book builds on previous events, and the series rewards readers who pay attention to details.
Can you start with a later book? Technically yes, but you’ll miss crucial context. Book 1 establishes everything that matters—the characters, the world, the systems, and the conflicts that drive the entire saga.
What Makes This Series Different?
Long-form storytelling. This isn’t a trilogy stretched thin. It’s a planned epic arc with room to develop characters, explore consequences, and expand the world.
Consequences matter. Characters die. Victories cost. The revolution doesn’t solve everything—it creates new problems.
Mystery at the core. Something happened a thousand years ago that created this world. Understanding what—and why—is part of the journey.
Political depth. The Five Houses, the Wasteland clans, the coalitions and betrayals—this is science fiction for readers who want their world-building to have political complexity.
How to Get the Books
All books are available on Amazon and included in Kindle Unlimited (read free with your KU subscription).
Read Banished Free on Kindle Unlimited →
Physical editions are coming soon.
Stay Updated
New books, bonus content, and updates:
The best way to know when new books drop is to follow on Amazon. When you purchase or finish Book 1, Amazon will notify you about subsequent releases.
For blog posts about the books, writing process, and recommendations for similar reads, check the Blog.
Still Have Questions?
Is this series complete? Not yet. Books 1-3 are available now. The full epic saga is in progress.
How dark is it? The series deals with revolution, war, execution, and systemic oppression. It’s not grimdark for shock value, but it doesn’t flinch from showing that fighting power has costs. Content notes are included where relevant.
Is there romance? Yes. The forbidden romance between Kael and Eryn drives the initial plot and remains important throughout. There are other relationship dynamics as well. This isn’t romance-forward fiction, but relationships are central to character development.
How long are the books? Each book is approximately 90,000-110,000 words—substantial novels that justify their place in your reading queue.
Ready to Start?
The journey begins with Banished. An exiled engineer. A forbidden love. A revolution that will reshape the continent.