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Ascension by Nicholas Binge is a gripping science fiction novel about a mysterious mountain that appears in the Pacific Ocean. A group of scientists is sent to explore its secrets, leading them on an unpredictable journey. The story delves into themes of discovery, human ambition, and the unknown, providing a thrilling and speculative adventure.
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Ascension

“Old-school creepy… a five-star horror novel.” STEPHEN KING

A mind-bending speculative thriller in which the sudden appearance of a mountain in the middle of the Pacific Ocean leads a group of scientists to a series of jaw-dropping revelations that challenge the notion of what it means to be human.

The gripping new speculative time travel thriller of 2023

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“Old-school creepy… a five-star horror novel.” Stephen King

A mind-bending speculative thriller in which the sudden appearance of a mountain in the middle of the Pacific Ocean leads a group of scientists to a series of jaw-dropping revelations that challenge the notion of what it means to be human.

IF YOU EVER READ THIS,

TELL OTHERS.

DON’T COME HERE.

When a mountain mysteriously appears in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a group of scientists are sent to investigate.

Explorer Harry Tunmore agrees to join the secret mission – and he has his own reasons beyond scientific curiosity . . .

But the higher the team ascend, the stranger things become. Time moves differently. Memories of their lives before the mountain begin to fade.

What, or who, will they discover at the top?

‘Gripping and intriguing’ Daily Mail

‘Jaw-dropping’ Cosmopolitan

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Ascension by Nicholas Binge is acclaimed as an accomplished and gripping speculative thriller that delves into the depths of human knowledge and understanding. It's described as a jaw-dropping and eerie narrative blending elements of myth, physics, religion, and human nature. With high praise from renowned authors, the book is highlighted for its engaging suspense and robust emotional core, making it a must-read according to reviewers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008505820

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperVoyager

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Nicholas Binge was born in Singapore and has since lived in Switzerland, Hong Kong, and the UK. He is an author of speculative fiction and his recent novel Professor Everywhere was shortlisted for the Proverse Prize for Literature in Hong Kong. He has a deep love for anything weird, anything that pushes boundaries, and anything that makes him cry.

He lives and works in Edinburgh with his family, where he also teaches literature.

www.nicholasbinge.com

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