Ash Land - by Matt Harry (Paperback)

About the Book

No one knows how to destroy the Ash. Two years ago, the flesh-eating microbots escaped from a lab in France and quickly spread across the globe. Twenty percent of humanity was killed in under a month. The people who managed to seal themselves inside survived, but now they're only able to access the outside world through remote-controlled drones or

Book Synopsis

No one knows how to destroy the Ash. Two years ago, the flesh-eating microbots escaped from a lab in France and quickly spread across the globe. Twenty percent of humanity was killed in under a month. The people who managed to seal themselves inside survived, but now they're only able to access the outside world through remote-controlled drones or hazmat suits. Kai Braddock is one of those survivors. He used to be a cop, but the machine plague and a bitter divorce led to him quitting the department. Now he tracks down bounties via drone, eats cricket burgers with his two sons online, and spends every waking hour in a 70 square-foot studio in downtown Los Angeles. But when his partner is murdered while helping him locate a missing scientist, Braddock realizes he'll have to do what almost no one has done in over twenty-six months: He'll have to go outside.

Review Quotes

"A dystopian detective novel that perfectly envisions an all-too-possible future world."

--Tal M. Klein, author of The Punch Escrow

"An adrenaline rush of a read."

--Jenni Powell, Emmy-winning producer of The Lizzie Bennett Diaries

"ASH LAND is a tech noir thrill ride! Kai Braddock is the perfect detective for the dystopian landscape Matt Harry has created. Can't wait for the next adventure!"

--Dennis K. Crosby, award-winning author of Death's Legacy

"Matt Harry dials the shocks to 11 with ASH LAND! Terrifying and fast-paced, with great characters and plot that feels disturbingly plausible! Grab this now!"

--Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Red Empire and Ghosts of the Void

"The first great post-pandemic neo-noir."

--Matt Conant, author of the Parallax series

"With enthralling, realistic worldbuilding that leaves no stone unturned, ASH LAND is the kind of thrilling, cinematic sci-fi noir that begs to be seen on the big screen."

--Liz Kerin, author of the Night's Edge duology

"With ASH LAND, Matt Harry has set a classic noir novel in an extremely unique setting. The story is as timely and well-plotted as it is fun to read. It's perfect for anyone who can't wait for the next season of Paradise to air on Hulu. I hope we get to read more stories about Kai's investigations."

--Kellye Garrett, award-winning author of Missing White Woman

About the Author

MATT HARRY is the author of six novels, including Sorcery for Beginners, which was optioned for television by Boatrocker Media (Palm Royale). He has edited over 25 novels, created two immersive plays, and taught hundreds of students in creative fields. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons, all of whom (thankfully) like to read.