"Sometimes the only way to manage the daily percolating drip of fear, the corrosive dread of debt and humiliation, is to embrace another sort of terror, to put oneself in danger."
'An unflinching examination of familial and communal bonds. It is masterful, poignant, powerful and true. Ashton's is a remarkable voice and this is a wonderful novel.
-Christos Tsiolkas
'An exquisitely written portrait of a disintegrating family in a turbulent era. An impressive debut.
-Amanda Lohrey
'Ashton's The Danger Game announces a new and vital voice in Australian literature. The writing hits every note on every page.
-Tony Birch
"This subtle and engrossing debut novel combines Ashton's exquisite feel for language with precise observation of suburban lives... a wise, disquieting, and memorable read.
-Kate Holden
'A brilliant novel about a damaged family, The Danger Game breaks your heart and promises to put it back together again. In Jeremy, Ashton has created a character whose fate leaves you stunned and wishing there was another way. He will stay with me.
