In Ascension
In Ascension by Martin MacInnes, published by Atlantic Books in 2024, is a 496-page work that intertwines elements of fiction, fantasy, and science fiction. The narrative follows Leigh, who, having grown up in Rotterdam, finds solace in the marine world while excelling in her postgraduate research on ancient algae. Her life takes a dramatic turn when an enigmatic vent emerges in the mid-Atlantic, prompting her to join an investigative team that uncovers life-altering discoveries.
As Leigh delves deeper into her research, she becomes involved in groundbreaking advancements in rocket propulsion made by a trio of engineers, leading to significant investments in space exploration. Her classified work on the ocean vent positions her to develop a novel food source for off-world travel, drawing her into the complexities of the space agency’s operations. Set against a backdrop of scientific inquiry and exploration, this edition presents a rich tapestry of themes related to discovery and the unknown.
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Leigh grew up in Rotterdam, drawn to the waterfront as a refuge from her unhappy home life and volatile father. Enchanted by the marine world of her childhood, she excels in postgraduate research on ancient algae. When an unfathomable vent appears in the mid-Atlantic floor, Leigh joins the investigating team; what she finds there will change her life forever. Around the same time, a trio of engineers, unknown to each other, make a seismic breakthrough in rocket propulsion, announcing an almost limitless era of space exploration. Billions of dollars is poured into projects, and Leigh’s classified research on the ocean vent sees her recruited to develop an experimental food source for off-world travel. From her base in the Mojave desert, she’s drawn further into the space agency’s work, where she learns of a series of anomalies suggesting a beacon sent from the far side of the solar system.
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