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  • Published: 1 April 2016
  • ISBN: 9780451474124
  • Imprint: Ace
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $19.99
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Dark Ascension



Next in the fresh and clever vampire series that launched with GENERATION V.

As the “wickedly clever” (Publishers Weekly) series continues, reluctant, slacker vampire Fortitude Scott learns that nothing is more important than family—or more deadly....

After a lifetime of avoiding his family, Fort has discovered that working for them isn’t half bad—even if his mother, Madeline, is a terrifying, murderous vampire. His newfound career has given him a purpose and a paycheck and has even helped him get his partner, foxy kitsune Suzume, to agree to be his girlfriend. All in all, things are looking up.

Only, just as Fort is getting comfortable managing a supernatural empire that stretches from New Jersey to Ontario, Madeline’s health starts failing, throwing Fort into the middle of an uncomfortable and dangerous battle for succession. His older sister, Prudence, is determined to take over the territory. But Fort isn’t the only one wary of her sociopathic tendencies, and allies, old and new, are turning to him to keep Prudence from gaining power.

Now, as Fort fights against his impending transition into vampire adulthood, he must also battle to keep Prudence from destroying their mother’s kingdom—before she takes him down with it....

  • Published: 1 April 2016
  • ISBN: 9780451474124
  • Imprint: Ace
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 320
  • RRP: $19.99
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Praise for Dark Ascension

"M.L. Brennan's GENERATION V urban fantasy series is a fresh, fun take on vampire lore. Reluctant vampire Fortitude Scott is one of the most interesting takes on vampires I've seen in a long time. Grab these books. You won't be disappointed." Stephen Blackmoore, author of BROKEN SOULS

Praise for IRON NIGHT:

"This is urban fantasy the way is should be done. . . . IRON NIGHT is layered, and nuanced, and full of humor and laugh-out-loud moments." -Bookworm Blues
"A funny and refreshing urban fantasy tale...geek-inspired humor and unexpectedly sympathetic characters help make this a novel worth reading." -Publishers Weekly
"The next best proponent of the UF-Horror genres outside the King household." -Fantasy Book Critic
"Non-stop action, humor and new supernaturals in the mix make this sequel a real page turner." -Romancing the Dark Side
"Ripe with mystery, suspense, and a cast of richly diverse characters that will have you laughing and rolling your eyes at their antics...Brennan has brought back the dangerous and cruel supernatural creatures of old and integrated them into the modern society with nary a hitch." -Smexy Books
"IRON NIGHT is a spectacular follow up to GENERATION V, and I can't imagine how it could have been better." -All Things Urban Fantasy
"If you like fresh takes on old tropes, characters you'd gladly drink a beer with, and laughing your ass off at three in the moring, you should definitely give Generation V and Iron Night a try. M.L. Brennan is the best thing to come out of the urban fantasy market in years." -52 Reviews
"Generation V had the distiniction of being one of the best openings to an urban fantasy series I've read, and...Iron Night was an even stronger book than the first...Brennan is an impressive new voice in the fantasy genre." -Fantasy Book Cafe

Praise for GENERATION V: "I loved M. L. Brennan's GENERATION V. Engrossing and endearingly quirky, with a creative and original vampire mythos, it's a treat for any urban fantasy lover!" NYT bestselling author Karen Chance
"Full of vivid characters and terrific world building, GENERATION V is a fun, fast-paced romp of a story that kept me glued to the pages to the very last word. Loved it! Bravo, M. L. Brennan, bravo!" -- National bestselling author Devon Monk
"Awesome...an entertaining and thoughtful urban fantasy thriller." -- SF Signal
"Generation V is the most fun I've had reading an urban fantasy novel in the past year or more....It's fun and funny, as it's dark and tragic...a refreshingly unique novel that all urban fantasy enthusiasts should read." --Bastard Books
"Generation V is the closest I've come across that evokes the style and fun of Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid series...quickly-paced, tightly-written and often funny...recommended for anyone who wants their Urban Fantasy with a healthy does of fun, an interesting new twist on vampire and supernaturaly mythology." --Civilian Reader
"Stellar...The story is amazing, the pacing is perfect and the characters are superb...One of my favorite reads of the year."--Yummy Men and Kick Ass Chicks
"Brennan's new, creative take on vampires was a breath of fresh air...A solid debut."--All Things Urban Fantasy