Post by apwest on May 23, 2014 5:38:48 GMT -8
Ascension: The Rising Son is a Sci-Fi Action Adventure available at smashwords.com. It has a 4.5 star rating and positive reviews on goodreads.com and a 3.5 star rating on www.barnesandnoble.com. It is the first in a three part series.
In "Ascension: The Rising Son", Apollo is a 22nd century teenager, orphaned in the walled farming community of Alcazar. Everyone else his age are eagerly awaiting the apprenticeships that proceeds the ritual that will determine their place in society, the prestigious Ceremony of Ascension. Without a heritage, Apollo knows it's something he can never have. So when the last week of school is canceled, Apollo's dread is turned into surprise when he's summoned by the leader of their community, Oriah Lex. The boy soon learns of the unique bond they share that's littered with a long trail of deceit and genetic manipulations. But before he can sort through these new revelations in his life, Apollo finds himself trapped in a war with a rival society, the Corsair.
Links:
Smashwords.com
Goodreads.com
Amazon.com
Barnesandnoble.com
The second installment, "Ascension: The End Game" is the sequel to "The Rising Son" and available at www.smashwords.com, www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com
It continues with the tale about Apollo, Solomon and Grace and the war waged by the Corsair against their home city of Alcazar. Disguised as a Corsair soldier, Apollo finds himself struggling with what to do in order to get back to his home. Meanwhile, Solomon and Grace barely manage to avoid certain death from their Corsair captives, as changing circumstances alter alliances. New characters are introduced and result in some people finding themselves in places they never knew existed. It all culminates at the Ceremony of Ascension, where even more secrets are revealed causing new conflicts and hinting at unknown forces yet to be unleashed.
Links:
Smashwords.com
Goodreads.com
Amazon.com
Barnesandnoble.com
In "Ascension: The Rising Son", Apollo is a 22nd century teenager, orphaned in the walled farming community of Alcazar. Everyone else his age are eagerly awaiting the apprenticeships that proceeds the ritual that will determine their place in society, the prestigious Ceremony of Ascension. Without a heritage, Apollo knows it's something he can never have. So when the last week of school is canceled, Apollo's dread is turned into surprise when he's summoned by the leader of their community, Oriah Lex. The boy soon learns of the unique bond they share that's littered with a long trail of deceit and genetic manipulations. But before he can sort through these new revelations in his life, Apollo finds himself trapped in a war with a rival society, the Corsair.
Links:
Smashwords.com
Goodreads.com
Amazon.com
Barnesandnoble.com
The second installment, "Ascension: The End Game" is the sequel to "The Rising Son" and available at www.smashwords.com, www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com
It continues with the tale about Apollo, Solomon and Grace and the war waged by the Corsair against their home city of Alcazar. Disguised as a Corsair soldier, Apollo finds himself struggling with what to do in order to get back to his home. Meanwhile, Solomon and Grace barely manage to avoid certain death from their Corsair captives, as changing circumstances alter alliances. New characters are introduced and result in some people finding themselves in places they never knew existed. It all culminates at the Ceremony of Ascension, where even more secrets are revealed causing new conflicts and hinting at unknown forces yet to be unleashed.
Links:
Smashwords.com
Goodreads.com
Amazon.com
Barnesandnoble.com