Mike Asher

Science Fiction Author

About

Mike, a native of Edinburgh, and a science graduate of Heriot-Watt University, resides in Livingston with his wife and two children.
His lifelong passion for science is evident in his work and while he enjoys delving into the intricacies of scientific theories, he also appreciates a good science fiction novel. However, he prefers stories that have a strong human element and a degree of plausibility.
Plateau Station marks Mike's debut novel, a testament to his creative vision and dedication to storytelling. With its impending publication, in Dec 2025, readers can anticipate a great story that seamlessly blends science fiction adventure with elements of realism.

My Books

Plateau Station

 

Six months to impact. One chance to survive.

When an experimental test in Antarctica goes catastrophically wrong, a massive doomsday rock is sent hurtling towards Earth. 

Promising destruction on a scale humanity has never faced, the world scrambles to stop it.
Far from the global spotlight, deep within the Ecuadorian rainforest, Steve Blaire and Rob Sanchez uncover something buried, something ancient, that could save humanity or possibly destroy it. The secrets it holds could rewrite the story of life on Earth.

As the clock ticks down, survival will demand impossible choices, fragile alliances, and the courage to face the truth about our planet’s past.