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Eve of Ascension

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by Daniel McMillan
Publication Date: 01/06/2019
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A heart-pounding dystopian page-turner in the tradition of The Hunger Games, Alita: Battle Angel, Logan's Run, and George Orwell's 1984, Eve of Ascension is an action-packed thrill ride through a future world gone mad.


Baxter Clarke grew up in a highly ascended family enjoying the loftiest comforts of the 12 cities, but a startling new connection disrupts the balance of his sheltered life and puts him in a position he never dreamed possible.


With the fate of the Ascended attached to a device stolen from a government agency - and the help of an alluring young woman from a fringe society he has been programmed to fear - Baxter will run for his life to save his people from themselves and the very institution that promised to protect them.


From exciting author Daniel McMillan comes "a great voice in Science Fiction" sharing "a hidden gem in the treasure chest of reading!"

ISBN:
9781386228974
9781386228974
Category:
Contemporary fiction
Publication Date:
01-06-2019
Language:
English
Publisher:
Vector11Studio

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"Eve of Ascension" by Daniel McMillan is his first novel, an intriguing science fiction dystopian composition which describes a clash between the future or seemingly futuristic society and the descended predecessors of that society.

McMillan has done such an excellent job of creatively describing his characters, giving each individual realistically aligned-personalities that draw in the reader and invite empathy. From the first catastrophic event (Shawan's heroic attempt to recover Shadaar's artifact...is he successful? ...and will he survive!) until the cliff-hanger ending (hurry up, sequel!). I particularly found myself reacting with more than the usual emotions when reading about the female antagonist, an opportunistic entitled mother who uses 'family and maternal nurturing' rationale to justify her morally vagrant lust for ascension.

Eve of Ascension is well worth the listed price and definitely calls for a future as a television series. In the same way I enjoyed Jean M. Auel's 'Earth's Childrens' series, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale's 'Back to the Future' Screenplay, and Jason Rothenberg's 'The 100' series, I absolutely loved reading Daniel McMillan's 'Eve of Ascension!'

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Eve of Ascension, this sci-fi by Daniel McMillan had me from the very first chapter right to the last sentence of this novel. It’s a visit to a world recently devastated by cataclysmic destruction where most people died. Those who survived are either barely managing to live or are living opulently, depending on their loyalty. All are unknowingly being controlled by a few. The characters and plot surprise throughout, as the direction of this story unravels with enough twists and turns to keep the reader wanting more. Thrilled to have been lead on this unexpected journey, I am looking forward to reading EoA’s sequel.

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“Eve of Ascension” by Daniel McMillan’s sci-if novel takes you to the outer limits of your imagination.
The would be world rulers known as the “Ascendency” struggle to keep control of the remnants of a resistance group, the “Sylvan’s”. The latter are at a distinct disadvantage in their attempts to reach the people who now live within the cities, trying to make them come to terms with the fact that what they see as “normality” is not as it seems.
Who will prevail in a world now under the control of self acclaimed rulers who use their advanced technologies to keep their people from realizing that they are the result of a conspiracy rather than being protected?
The characters from both sides are very compelling and engaging. The action is fast paced and unpredictable. The turn of events quickly captivates the reader’s interest. Looking forward to the sequel!

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Daniel McMillan’s Sci-Fi novel “Eve of Ascension” plunges you into a world where the main character is
easily on the road to a very comfortable life, only to come across information that has him wondering if
everything in his cozy world is really as it seems.
Between gunfights, high-tech, romance, and a series of delightfully unexpected plot twists and turns,
Daniel has you fully engaged as you join the characters in this page-turning, action packed thriller!
I very much enjoyed this book and recommend it highly for anyone who would enjoy a thoughtful and
fun look at a future full of perils and potential greatness!

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