Nicholas Petrie books

Nicholas Petrie is an American thriller author known for the Peter Ash series, following a war veteran with severe claustrophobia who solves crimes across America.

Peter Ash Reading Order

Title Published Buy on Amazon
The Drifter 2016 Buy
Burning Bright 2017 Buy
Light It Up 2018 Buy
Tear It Down 2019 Buy
The Wild One 2020 Buy
The Breaker 2021 Buy
The Runaway 2022 Buy
The Price You Pay 2024 Buy
The Dark Time 2026 Buy

Nicholas Petrie writes the Peter Ash thriller series. Peter Ash is a war veteran with severe claustrophobia — he calls it “white static” — who cannot stay indoors for long. He drifts across America, taking odd jobs, and keeps stumbling into trouble that requires his military skills to survive.

The Drifter (2016) won the ITW Thriller Award and Barry Award for Best First Novel. The series has grown to ten books through The Dark Time (2026).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Nicholas Petrie written?

Nicholas Petrie has written nine books across one series.

What was Nicholas Petrie's first book?

Nicholas Petrie’s first book is The Drifter, published in 2016.

What is Nicholas Petrie known for?

Petrie writes the Peter Ash series, following a war veteran dealing with PTSD-induced claustrophobia who travels the country and keeps getting drawn into dangerous situations. The Drifter (2016) won the ITW Thriller Award and Barry Award for Best First Novel.

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