
Military Thrillers With A SciFi Edge
“Bloodcurdling mix of science fiction and horror…” -BookBub


The Crucible
Box Series Set
“Twelve cylinders of pure exhilaration… replete with all the violence, profanity, sex, gunplay, and action you can handle.”
Darth Dragonetti – Vine Voice

Redemption
A Max Ahlgren Novel (Crucible Book 6)
A must read for science fiction and thriller fans alike, Redemption is the climactic conclusion to the critically acclaimed Crucible series. Pick up your copy and get in the fight today!
Crucible: A Max Ahlgren Novel (Crucible)
The War on Terror provides the backdrop for the explosive thriller that ignites the bestselling Crucible series and introduces the roots of ultimate antihero, Max Ahlgren.
“Find out the reason behind Max’s ability to do the hard work!”–Pysyko
Existential: The Mission: To Survive (Crucible)
Experience the terrifying international bestseller! The Alaskan wilderness holds a nightmarish secret that threatens all of humanity in this epic sci-fi horror thriller.
“AMAZING! 10 Stars! This book is a kick in the stomach to the Military/Scifi/Horror genre.” –Ross Clevenger
Undead: A Max Ahlgren Novel (Crucible)
The explosive bestselling sequel to the landmark horror-thriller Existential. A must read for science fiction and horror fans alike, Undead is a roller coaster ride of action and terror!
“A popcorn slaughterfest for fans of horror, sci fi and white knuckle action.” –Garrett Cook
Apex: A Max Ahlgren Novel (Crucible)
“Heart thumping action… An Exciting book 3 ” –KarynH
Nexus: A Max Ahlgren Novel (Crucible)
GATEWAY: A MAX AHLGREN NOVEL (CRUCIBLE SERIES)
The fate of humanity rests on a man with nothing to lose. Max trails those responsible for his family’s murders to an antiquities dealer in Brazil. When the operation goes south, he must team up with Anna Kedrova, an enigmatic Russian archaeologist with a possible lead on the killers.
“Max roars back with a vengeance in Gateway. A double-barrelled shotgun blast of action and horror.” –A. Bacic
EXPLORE THE GRITTY REALISM OF THE WAR’S EDGE UNIVERSE.
The War’s Edge Universe enthralls readers by pushing the boundaries of science fiction with engrossing stories of harsh and uncompromising military realism, coupled with true-to-life characters pushed to their limits in critically acclaimed writing.
DEAD HEROES: (WAR'S EDGE)
“War’s Edge puts the military back into military science fiction, in what is destined to be considered a classic along the lines of Starship Troopers, Dune, and The Forever War. Gritty action, military realism, compelling science fiction, and believable characters make this book a must read for sci-fi fans. “
–Nathaniel Timberlake
BLOOD & STEEL: (WAR'S EDGE)
“Bolder and more action packed than anything Ryan Aslesen has written before, this groin kicker of a book is the furthest thing from a bland, spineless sequel: it’s a brutal, intense successor to the initial scifi masterpiece.”
–Nathaniel Timberlake
WAR WHORE:
A War’s Edge Stand Alone Novel
The most dangerous job in the galaxy. In war, there is no second place, planetary governments employ private armies to help fight their battles.
“War Whore is a lean, mean, thrill-a-minute machine that goes from zero to sixty in no time flat…The book is the literary equivalent of a drag race; it gets going quick and keeps it comin’ fast and furious all the way to the explosive (and unexpected ending). This is Aslesen at his best.”
-Darth Dragonetti – Top Contributor – Vine Voice
Metal Fury:
A War’s Edge Stand Alone Novel
Floating death…
The evolution of a thousand years of armored combat, grav-tanks are fusion-powered fortresses weighing over 120 tons and equipped with the latest in high-tech sensors, plasteel armor, and deadly weaponry. They are humanity’s ultimate war machines.
Samuel Rutger was out of options and out of luck. Broke and jobless, he turned to the only option that could provide for his wife and sick daughter. He became a mercenary.
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Ryan W. Aslesen
His military and work experience have made him one of the premier writers of military science fiction. His bestselling Crucible Series is highly regarded for its authenticity, explosive action, and intense horror.
When not writing or out protecting the world, you will find him spending quality time with his family. He is currently working on his next novel.



From The Front Lines
“Bloodcurdling mix of science fiction and horror…”-BookBub
“AMAZING! 10 Stars! This book is a kick in the stomach to the Military/Syfy/Horror genre. Imagine if the best traits of Jonathon Maberry and Nicholas Sansbury Smith were combined into one author to write a book combining the best of the Alien and Predator movies and that is what you get here!!” -Ross Clevenger
“Aslesen is a must read if you like action thrillers.”-C. Aparicio
“Absolutely the most exciting sci-fi read… EVER!!! Highly recommended for it’s fast pace and nearly non stop action scenes…Heart thumping read!” – Pennie Collins
“An amazing gory emotional rollercoaster.” -Jessica Smith
“Mr. Aslesen has an honored past as a veteran and a bright future as a writer. I would recommend his work to anyone who enjoys reading. His knowledge of firearms and tactics is accurate and detailed by someone who knows his subject matter. Sci-Fi horror at it’s finest…” -Mark Land
“It was really refreshing to read something that blended both sci-fi and horror so seamlessly. It doesn’t feel like just one or the other, which I love. You get the best of both worlds. The creativeness to merge these genres, along with the ingenious storytelling, makes Ryan Aslesen a writer to keep your eye on in the future.”-Tybud
“Tom Clancy style special forces meets John Carpenter’s “The Thing”. An incredible first book from Mr.Aslesen, Existential is an action-packed novel from beginning to end.” – Allen Nash
“An Epic Tale, Wonderfully Told!” -Peyton
“I’ve always enjoyed both the story of modern warriors and science fiction. This book combined both, something I’ve never seen done much less done so well. I couldn’t put this book down!”-Rich
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