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Ashes and Ember: A Post Apocalyptic Survival Thriller
Two lost souls. One ruined world. A fragile chance at hope.
When an EMP shatters Britain’s power grid, the world Johnny knew collapses overnight. Middle-aged, solitary, and scarred by tragedy, he expects only to endure the aftermath in silence.
Then he finds Sarah. Young, stubborn, and alone, she needs protection in a world that has suddenly turned hostile. Against his instincts, Johnny takes her with him. What begins as reluctant duty slowly becomes something more—a fragile bond that gives him a reason to keep moving.
But survival is a brutal teacher. As lawlessness spreads and the landscape grows harsher by the day, Johnny and Sarah must rely on each other in ways neither expected. To keep her safe, Johnny will have to confront not only the dangers around them, but the shadows of his own past.
Gritty and grounded, yet quietly hopeful, The Silent Earth is a post-apocalyptic story about loss, resilience, and the unexpected places where connection takes root.
When an EMP shatters Britain’s power grid, the world Johnny knew collapses overnight. Middle-aged, solitary, and scarred by tragedy, he expects only to endure the aftermath in silence.
Then he finds Sarah. Young, stubborn, and alone, she needs protection in a world that has suddenly turned hostile. Against his instincts, Johnny takes her with him. What begins as reluctant duty slowly becomes something more—a fragile bond that gives him a reason to keep moving.
But survival is a brutal teacher. As lawlessness spreads and the landscape grows harsher by the day, Johnny and Sarah must rely on each other in ways neither expected. To keep her safe, Johnny will have to confront not only the dangers around them, but the shadows of his own past.
Gritty and grounded, yet quietly hopeful, The Silent Earth is a post-apocalyptic story about loss, resilience, and the unexpected places where connection takes root.
225 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 8, 2025
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Ryan Casey
164 books181 followersRyan Casey is the author of over a dozen novels and a highly successful serial. He writes gritty post-apocalyptic fiction, throwing normal people into devastating situations and exploring how they react and adapt. He has also written several detective mysteries and thrillers. Across all genres, Casey's work is renowned for its rapid pacing, unforgettably complex characters, and knockout twists.
Casey lives in the United Kingdom. He has a BA degree in English with Creative Writing from the University of Birmingham, and has been writing stories for as long as he can remember. In his spare time, he can be spotted walking his West Highland White Terrier, has a passion for cinema and television, and probably spends a little bit too much time in the pub.
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Casey lives in the United Kingdom. He has a BA degree in English with Creative Writing from the University of Birmingham, and has been writing stories for as long as he can remember. In his spare time, he can be spotted walking his West Highland White Terrier, has a passion for cinema and television, and probably spends a little bit too much time in the pub.
For more information on Ryan's books, visit http://ryancaseybooks.com/
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October 17, 2025
Great start to post-EMP survival thriller series!
Ashes And Ember, book 1 in the Silent Earth series, chronicles the story of Johnny dealing with the immediate aftermath of an EMP attack on Europe, and possibly beyond. Johnny is one is the most relatable protagonists in apocalyptic fiction, flawed, lost, unsure of what to do next in life. The book may be less of a "Mad Max" type of apocalyptic book, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. The action that is there is well placed and is perfect in combination with the plot and pacing. The narrative quality is high, but that's not a surprise from Casey, his books always have a high level of writing quality. The twist makes it very hard to wait for book 2 to find out everything that's going on! 5/5 stars, this a very high quality piece of apocalyptic survival fiction and any fan of the genre will greatly enjoy it!
Ashes And Ember, book 1 in the Silent Earth series, chronicles the story of Johnny dealing with the immediate aftermath of an EMP attack on Europe, and possibly beyond. Johnny is one is the most relatable protagonists in apocalyptic fiction, flawed, lost, unsure of what to do next in life. The book may be less of a "Mad Max" type of apocalyptic book, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable. The action that is there is well placed and is perfect in combination with the plot and pacing. The narrative quality is high, but that's not a surprise from Casey, his books always have a high level of writing quality. The twist makes it very hard to wait for book 2 to find out everything that's going on! 5/5 stars, this a very high quality piece of apocalyptic survival fiction and any fan of the genre will greatly enjoy it!
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