The Ascension of Mary by William West is a story centered around a tragedy that happened 14 years earlier and how a family was brought together by inexplicable forces. The story begins as Rachel moves back to her childhood residence in Oak Park, near Chicago, with her 14-year-old daughter Mary, where loose ties and family secrets await them. Soon after Mary’s arrival, she discovers a presence of a ghost in her room, who she later believes is the spirit of her father, murdered before she was born in a heartless act of hate. The story shifts between the perspectives of Rachel, her daughter Mary, and Jonah, their next-door neighbor, who immediately recognizes that Mary has something special within her. As the book unravels, secrets are revealed as Rachel shares more about her past with Mary and as new information is brought to their attention, leading them to a memorable nale. Powerful and thoughtful messages are brought up while the characters navigate through tough instances of racial discrimination.
The Ascension of Mary
Step into the haunting world of The Ascension of Mary, where family ties and dark secrets intertwine. A ghostly presence, a tragic past, and a mother-daughter duo face the shadows of their history. William West’s gripping tale of love, loss, and resilience will keep you turning pages.
