Ascension: an absolutely gripping thriller set on the most remote island in the world

Oliver Harris' novel Ascension is a gripping thriller set on a remote island in the South Atlantic. Three friends from a mission many years ago reconnect when one of them dies in mysterious circumstances, and Elliot Kane is brought in to investigate. The island contains more secrets than even the government knows, and it's not going to give them up without a fight.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 15 July 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Oliver Harris is a renowned thriller writer who has been praised by notable figures in the industry. His book, "Between the Covers," was selected as a BBC2 BETWEEN THE COVERS BOOK CLUB PICK in 2021. Ian Rankin, a renowned author, described it as a fascinating tale of modern espionage in a unique setting. The Irish Independent also praised the book, calling it a captivating read. The story revolves around three friends who reconnect when one of them dies in mysterious circumstances on remote Ascension Island. Rory Bannatyne, tasked with tapping a new transatlantic data cable, is found hanged a day before he was due to return home. When Kathryn Taylor, on the South Atlantic MI5 desk, asks ex-spy Elliot Kane to investigate, he reluctantly agrees, but the reintroduction to the intelligence game is uneasy. The disappearance of a young girl on the island at the same time as Rory's death adds to the local tensions, and Elliot must uncover what happened to her as well as Rory. However, the island holds more secrets than even the government knows, and it is not willing to give them up without a fight. Readers have expressed their captivation with the book, describing it as gripping, relevant, and frenetic. One Amazon reader gave it a five-star review, stating, "You'll be hard pressed to put this one down for a second." Another reader praised the book as a stunning spy novel, stating, "This is the best of its genre I've read." Another reader compared it to Lee Child, stating, "A bit like a thinking person's Lee Child." Overall, the book has received high praise from readers and critics alike, making it a must-read for fans of the thriller genre.

Weight: 472g
Dimension: 164 x 240 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781408709955