The official prequel to the action video game Gears 5, beginning immediately after Gears of War 4 and leading directly into the new game. Following Reyna Diaz's death at the hands of the Swarm, Kait seals her mother's tomb, swearing revenge. With her allies, including JD Fenix and Del Walker, she returns to New Ephyra to warn the Coalition of Ordered Governments: THE SWARM IS COMING However, First Minister Jinn requires proof of the threat. She also demands their utter loyalty, driving a wedge between the allies. Joined by Marcus Fenix, Kait strikes out on her own while JD and Del embark on a sanctioned mission to prove that the threat is real. With the fate of humankind hanging in the balance, it's a race against time.

About the Author
Jason M. Hough is the New York Times bestselling author of The Dire Earth Cycle and the near-future spy thriller Zero World, which Publisher's Weekly called "a thrilling action rampage that confirms Hough as an important new voice in genre fiction." He has been a 3D artist, animator, and game designer (Metal Fatigue, Aliens vs. Predator: Extinction, and others). Jason also has worked in high-performance cluster computing and machine learning.

Reviews
"an interesting story that manages to both entertain and pique one's interest in the next campaign". 8/10 - XBox Addict

"if you are a Gears fan, there is no question of whether or not you should read Gears of War: Ascendance. The answer is yes, and you should do it before playing Gears 5 if you want the full experience...not only does this novel bridge the time between the fourth and the fifth game, it's also a hell of a fun read" 4* - The BiblioSanctum

"Filling the gap between Gears 4 and 5 with heart and soul... and a lot of action!" 5* - Impulse Gamer



Book Information
ISBN 9781789092615
Author Jason M. Hough
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publisher Titan Books Ltd