In Ascension

In Martin MacInnes's "In Ascension," marine biologist Leigh's discovery of ancient life forms in a deep Atlantic trench launches her into an extraordinary journey. This groundbreaking find draws her attention to a cutting-edge space agency and a global pattern of inexplicable phenomena. As Leigh grapples with existential questions about our origins and place in the universe, she faces a profound personal choice between her family ties and an unprecedented voyage across the cosmos.
Why You Should Read?
Delves into profound questions of existence, human connection, and the cosmic search for life's beginnings.
Combines rigorous scientific inquiry in marine biology and space exploration with deep philosophical introspection.
Follows a complex protagonist through a narrative that is both an epic journey and an intimate exploration of family.
Experience a Booker Prize longlisted novel lauded for its originality and expansive vision.