Fracture by Daniel Ashford, a dark noir novel set in Vietnam, subtitled The Expat Psychologist – Book One

‘Fracture’ by Daniel Ashford


Book One of ‘The Expat Psychologistseries

Fracture - the first book in the series The Expat Psychologist, by Daniel Ashford

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new novel, Fracture — the first book in The Expat Psychologist series by my pen name, Daniel Ashford.

Set in Da Lat, Vietnam, Fracture follows an Australian psychologist who relocates in search of reinvention, only to discover that the ghosts of memory and grief travel with him. It’s a haunting, lyrical exploration of dislocation, mental health, and what it means to belong when everything feels like it’s slipping away.

If you’ve ever been fascinated by the inner lives of expats, the fragility of memory, or the way brokenness can also carry beauty, I think you’ll find something to resonate with in Fracture.

👉 To celebrate the launch, you can:

  • Listen to a special deep-dive podcast episode where the podcast hosts unpack the characters, story, and themes behind Fracture.
  • Download a free copy of the book—my gift to early readers who want to step into this new series from the very beginning.

This is the start of something that will grow into a much larger narrative world, and I’d love you to be part of it.