Ada Forge Books is an independent storytelling brand created by author Todd Thorne, dedicated to delivering bold, genre-bending fiction rooted in imagination, emotional depth, and real-world relevance. With stories that stretch across timelines and realities, our mission is simple: forge unforgettable narratives and support causes that matter.
What We Write:
- Alternate Histories – Explore reimagined 1950s America where science, myth, and atomic optimism collide.
- Post-Apocalyptic Futures – Witness survival and reinvention after the collapse of civilization.
- Family Dramas – Dive deep into stories of love, loss, trauma, and healing.
- Multiverse & Dystopia – Travel between dimensions and fight for meaning in broken worlds.
- Speculative Social Fiction – Question power, technology, and identity in near-future societies.
Flagship Series: New Cardano
Our premier fiction universe, New Cardano, is a sweeping saga set in a retro-futuristic America shaped by nuclear ambition, community spirit, and a mysterious event called The Surge.
- Book One: Blast Off! introduces the strange beginnings of a health tonic empire, experimental bottlecaps, and the charismatic men behind them.
- Future installments will explore the collapse, and rebirth, of civilization from the heart of Monroe, Louisiana.
Why It Matters:
- 5% of all book sales are donated to ALZ.org to fund Alzheimer’s research and support.
This mission is personal—and every story you read helps advance the fight against memory loss and neurodegenerative disease.
- Inspired by the Cardano blockchain, we embrace decentralization, transparency, and long-term thinking both in our narratives and our values.
Ada Forge Books is where the past meets the future, where fiction serves a cause, and where stories are designed to endure.
Join us, because every book you open helps forge a better world.