A desperate fight for survival in the shadow of a greater threat. SM-Y9 was doomed the moment the creatures breached the walls. Now, trapped in the chaos, Samantha Weaver will do whatever it takes to save her brother Aiden. But the workers have been abandoned--cut off, written off, and left to die by the same corrupt administrators who worked them to the bone. When the fabled Starborn warriors arrive, the survivors dare to hope. But the Starborn did not come for rescue. And, whatever they came for, they may be more dangerous than the monsters from the deep. The Ascendants is a brutal, character-driven science fantasy debut of survival, sacrifice, and the devastating price of protecting the ones you love. From acclaimed artist and creator Jazza (Josiah) Brooks comes a story that blends cinematic action, layered mystery, and raw emotional stakes into an unforgettable, pulse-pounding read.