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.