The Ascendant Wars Books
When the rules of war keep changing, fight for each other... Humanity has been banished to a distant star. Left to fight over resources rationed to them by mysterious machine-overlords known as Wardens. Commander Rylan Holt labors against inter-colony arms trafficking when an informant gives him horrific news. The ruthless cartel boss, Lilith, has stockpiled outlawed weapons of mass destruction. Worse, she claims to have permission from the Wardens to unleash them upon the system. When the battleship Audacity speeds to investigate Rylan’s discovery, operations officer Scott Carrick finds himself in a trap more deadly than he could have ever imagined. His only hope of escape may lie with their most junior crewmember, a nurse named Aila Okuma, who's never seen battle. As Rylan, Scott, and Aila struggle to survive a war where the rules keep changing, they must answer a terrible question: how do they win when it seems the Wardens intend for everyone to lose? Don't miss the start of an explosive Military Sci-Fi series from USA Today Bestseller Rhett C. Bruno and M.B. Vance. With a unique spin on A.I. and humanity's loss of control, it's never been more relevant. Perfect for fans of The Expanse , Battlestar Galactica , and authors such as Marko Kloos, Rick Partlow, and Joshua Dalzelle. "A modern-day mil-SF classic! This tale that will resonate with veterans and their loved ones, showing the true nature of service to your brothers and sisters in arms." —Rick Partlow, author of the Drop Trooper Series
The Ascendants’ wargame has begun... Scott Carrick never counted on games within games. Nor would he have believed the sadistic lengths to which mankind’s inhuman overlords would go to for entertainment value. As Scott and his crew battle in a cruel tournament for survival, Intelligence Chief Rylan Shaw and Combat Nurse Aila Okuma race to extract from the deranged Lilith her secrets before she’s executed. Meanwhile, the Lucians and their allies prepare for their next campaign. There’s little room for mistakes, but Rylan and Aila soon discover a dangerous complacency in their ranks—and what it may cost them. Book 2 of the explosive Ascendant Wars Military Sci-Fi series from USA Today Bestseller Rhett C. Bruno and M.B. Vance. It's perfect for fans of The Expanse , Battlestar Galactica , and Marko Kloos.
Humanity's fate is in their hands... The Lucians have faltered in their fight against the cruel Ascendant overlord, Cef. Now, a handful of survivors from a failed liberation campaign have been called to a Final Challenge in a madman’s arena. For Rylan, Geeta, Scott and Aila, this may be their only opportunity to make peace with those they love. It will certainly be their last, best chance to save mankind from an endless cycle of genocidal slaughter. Cef, of course, has saved his worst surprises for the war’s finale. Among them is a specter of the hated Lilith who offers a deal that the Soondarian Empire’s leader, Enri, can’t refuse. Whatever else happens, she’ll ensure everyone learns the price of spiting the devil. The only question is whether or not they’ll have the courage to pay it and free humanity. The third and final installment of the explosive Ascendant Wars Military Sci-Fi series from USA Today Bestseller Rhett C. Bruno and M.B. Vance. It's perfect for fans of The Expanse , Battlestar Galactica , and Marko Kloos.