In a brutal future, America is on the brink of collapse...Growing up in the shadow of war and poverty, Arthur dreamed of being a hero. When a random genetic test reveals that he is an ideal candidate for Ascension, his dream becomes a reality. Arthur is transformed from a simple young man into a weapon of immense power, joining of those like himself at the vanguard of defending his country.Arthur is suddenly swept into a world of violence and corruption, making him question everything he knows about right and wrong, good and evil.When a major crisis throws the nation into chaos, Arthur uncovers a plot decades in the making, forcing him on a journey that will forever change him, the war, and the nation.