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Ascension

Book II in The Summoner's Circle
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From the international bestselling author of Evocation comes its hotly anticipated and spellbinding sequel, where Rhys steps into his new role as High Priest. A magical read for lovers of traditional urban fantasy. Ever since Rhys McGowan was a boy, he's only wanted two things—power and... Read More
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From the international bestselling author of Evocation comes its hotly anticipated and spellbinding sequel, where Rhys steps into his new role as High Priest. A magical read for lovers of traditional urban fantasy.

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From the international bestselling author of Evocation comes its hotly anticipated and spellbinding sequel, where Rhys steps into his new role as High Priest. A magical read for lovers of traditional urban fantasy.

Ever since Rhys McGowan was a boy, he's only wanted two things—power and love. Now, as High Priest of Boston's premiere Secret Society, husband to his adoring witch wife Moira, and partner to David—his psychic rival-turned-boyfriend—Rhys is finally at peace. But when a strange ritual rocks Boston's occult community, and opens the Society up to sabotage, Rhys delves even deeper into the dark world of demon-summoning. He's used to carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, but the strain of managing so many spirits (not to mention the stress of his loved ones exploring other people) will push him to the brink.

As heaven and hell play tug of war for Rhys' soul, he'll have to face the greatest demon of all—his own insatiable ambition.

The second book in the bestselling Summoner's Circle series sees beloved characters return for an all-new dark and enthralling adventure.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781836730361

Publisher: Watkins Media Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Angry Robot

Edition: New edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

About the Author

S.T. Gibson is the #1 Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of gothic romances and fantasy novels. A graduate of the creative writing program at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and the theological studies program at Princeton Seminary, she currently lives in New York City.

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