Ascendant

by M.R. Forbes

Evan Marshall has a target on his back the size of two galaxies.

On Earth, the hunt continues, but now there's a new player with their sights set on him. The most dangerous kind of player. One with nothing to lose.

A billion light years away, the Ascendant is heading where no star chart has ever mapped. A location so remote, so deliberately hidden, that the civilization who built it clearly never wanted it found.

The way in was dangerous. The way out may not exist.

And either way, things aren't going to get any easier from here.

360 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 1, 2026

About the author

M.R. Forbes is the author of a growing number of science-fiction series including Rebellion, War Eternal, Chaos of the Covenant, Stars End, and the Forgotten novels. Having spent his childhood trying to read every sci-fi novel he could find (and write his own too), play every sci-fi video game he could get his hands on, and see every sci-fi movie that made it into the theater, he has a true love of the genre across every medium. He works hard to bring that same energy to his own stories, with a continuing goal to entertain, delight, fascinate, and surprise.

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Reviews

[Susan Pavis · Rating 1 out of 5]

Too much filler

No idea what the author was thinking. All those chapters of overly descriptive banter. I hoped it would get better with the 3rd book. I will not read another. Glad I didn't pay for it. Thanks Kindle.

[Bill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was unsure, but after a few chapters in, complete book 3, the story line, character development is engaging and left me wanting the next book.
Right amount new character introduced along with new scenarios.

[Wanda Tice · Rating 5 out of 5]

As always a gripping story by a great storyteller

Forbes is one of my favorite authors. He always creates a gripping and intriguing tale that feels like a greHUat picture using words. Well done I can't wait for the next edition.

[Richard Jeffery · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lost a bit of momentum

A good read but the 20 odd pages of being lost in a destructing giant space station, towards the end, was tedious.
We are left once again in crisis as this book ends ..
I'll be reading the next one but it's getting frustrating.

[Marlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love This Series

This story did not go where I thought it would and I loved all three. Can’t wait until I’m Ed four comes out-soon hope! This series is good for all ages. No porn or swearing, just a good adventure story with exciting twists and turns!

[Kenn Goslin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ascendant is beyond belief. A most uncommon starship!

The task of finding and rescuing a starship can't be as easy as buying a $15 toy at a yard sale can it?

[Roy Randolph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cliffhanger

This one grips you from start to end. It really keeps you on the edge of your set. There twists and turns throughout.

[Duff Kindt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Kept me up finishing this book.

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Another fantastic series from M.R. Forbes, can’t wait for the next instalment of this action packed series. Don’t make us wait too long.

[Donald Knapp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

I have enjoyed the read and the fast paced action. I highly recommend it and can't wait for the next book.

[Randal Gritzner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top Notch Science Fiction!

[Gretta Germroth · Rating 4 out of 5]

....to be continued..... I hate that, but I'm invested in the story now.

[Dennis Slepak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really Enjoying this Series

This is storytelling at its best. I find it hard to put these books down. Looking forward to book 4.

[Michael Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book