Rising Force

In Rising Force, the fifth book in the Ascension series, humanity faces urgent efforts to build a fleet amid the fragile protection of the Star Shroud barrier. As the crew of the Athena seeks refuge on the Boxan colony world, Kaylan must navigate a planetary quarantine zone and form a psychic connection to a Boxan soldier engaged in fierce battles, risking everything to uncover secrets and mount a daring rescue. The story combines space opera drama with daring exploration, set against a backdrop of mounting tension and hidden truths.