Ascendant (The Bloodcrier Trilogy)

By Richard Denoncourt

Not all minds are meant to be unleashed... Teenager Michael Cairne is one of a select few--a freak of human nature with a dangerous gift. In an oppressed country shattered by nuclear war, .001% of the population is born with a minor form of telepathy. Their gifts are coveted by a tyrannical dictator who sees an opportunity to gain ultimate power by twisting the minds and souls of his citizens. But Michael is in a minority even among this sliver of the population. Created in a military lab long shut down, his ability is a weapon of mass destruction that nearly kills him one night after a run-in with the nation's secret police force. Rescued by rebels, Michael is brought to a hideout in the mountains of what used to be Colorado, where he struggles to fit in with other gifted teens while learning to tame and control his unique mind. Can he use his gift to free his people? To find out, Michael must endure constant suspicion, open hostility, and outright betrayal--all of which threaten to unleash his unstable emotions. His true test will be to find his real allies while battling his dark side, a merciless shadow self known as "the Bloodcrier" that craves revenge, justice, and power... ...a being that will be triggered by the government's most ruthless telepathic assassin, who is hunting Michael and has just discovered his greatest weakness... PRAISE FOR BLOODCRIER "If you want to see a post-apocalyptic novel done right, read this." - Amazon Reviewer "Not your typical young adult dystopian book...Highly recommended." - Goodreads Reviewer "A timeless escape...Takes you to another world." - Amazon Reviewer "A great blend of politics, genetic engineering, warfare, action and romance." - Goodreads Reviewer "Masterfully written...I was just THERE so many times." - Amazon Reviewer "An exciting ride into the future of a shattered country...Surprised me with its complexity and imagination." - Goodreads Reviewer "If you love a gripping page-turner with a twist...pick this book up." - Goodreads Reviewer "What a great freakin' ride! My only complaint is that it ended!" - Goodreads Reviewer

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0849XPT3T
• ISBN13: 9798605469551
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.6" x 5.3"