Chris Loughran

Ascension Chris Loughran

Daniel is a news chopper pilot faced with an unusual task each time Simon arrives as if out of thin air, with uncanny timing and resolve. Together they have never failed to stop an imminent suicide, but that just changed. In two consecutive nights Simon raised Daniel from bed, only to watch girls barely 20 years old end their lives. Moreover, at both scenes Daniel spots an unmarked and darkened SUV swelling with sharply dressed, angular men. Many years ago Daniel's own brush with a suicide attempt was so profound it afforded him a knowledge few possess. It's why Simon, with his scarred face, translucent eye, and Irish brogue sought him out. Together they do what others can not. So why have they suddenly failed when they never have before? Why is an FBI agent requesting an interview, with a special interest in Simon? Even worse, that black SUV is everywhere he goes. As events tighten like shadowy hands around his neck Daniel finds answers he thought he no longer needed: Why did he and loved ones have to suffer through his son's illness, what causes people to commit the unthinkable act of suicide, what does it means to have faith, and the revelation of what waits behind the curtain between life and death. As his world inverts and nothing makes sense, choices must be made. How far will Daniel go to keep his loved ones safe? Experience got him here. Breaking made him strong. Acceptance earned him wisdom. His chopper can help him do the rest.