The Path of Ascension
Orphaned by Monsters. Matt must power up to save others from the same fate.
Matt plans to delve the rifts responsible for the monsters that destroyed his city and murdered his parents. But his dreams are crushed when his Tier 1 Talent is rated as detrimental and no guild or group will take him.
Working at a nearby inn, he meets a mysterious and powerful couple. They give him a chance to join the Path of Ascension, an empire-wide race to ascend the Tiers and become living legends.
With their recommendation and a stolen Skill, Matt begins his journey to the peak of power. Maybe then, he can get vengeance he seeks...
C. Mantis
C. Mantis is an author whose writing effortlessly pulls readers into complex worlds where every page is tinged with mystery, intrigue, and the weight of human experience. Crafting stories with an almost cinematic quality, Mantis has a knack for blending fast-paced narratives with deep psychological insights. Readers are drawn to the way the author creates a world that feels both familiar and unsettling, where every character has something to hide, and every plot twist feels like the echo of a far greater mystery waiting to be unraveled.
The Path of Ascension
In The Path of Ascension, the line between ambition and obsession is razor-thin, and the journey toward power comes at a steep cost. Set against a world brimming with hidden secrets, ancient powers, and unspoken rules, this series plunges readers into a struggle for supremacy where every choice ripples across the future. As characters ascend through trials that test their strength, loyalty, and morals, they face obstacles that threaten to unravel their very essence.
The Path of Ascension consists of nine books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.