The short version
A contemporary spy novel set on remote Ascension Island.
From the HackerLinks archive
Ascension by Oliver Harris
A contemporary spy novel set on remote Ascension Island.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-08-22
Last seen:2026-08-22
Times seen:1
Website:hachette.co.uk
Why it caught our attention
A commenter directly recommended it as a really great spy novel.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-08-22
“There's a really great spy novel that takes places there, Ascension by Oliver Harris.”
shorsher · recommendation
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