I’m so excited to share the cover of S.T. Gibson’s next book with you! Ascension is the second book in The Summoner’s Circle series. I’ve read the first one, Evocation and the prequel novella, Odd Spirits and enjoyed them quite a bit. Out of all the characters Rhys is my favourite. With his promotion, things will be different (and probably more difficult) as well. I’m very curious what’s next for him.
I love how the covers for this series all resemble tarot cards in a way. Thank you to Caroline and Angry Robot Books for inviting me to join the reveal.
Ascension
Cover Designer: Eleonor Piteira
Release date: 8 July 2025
Blurb
Ever since Rhys McGowan was a boy, he’s only wanted two things: power and love. Now, as High Priest of Boston’s premiere Secret Society, husband to his adoring witch wife Moira, and partner to
David – his psychic rival-turned-boyfriend, Rhys is finally at peace. But when a strange ritual rocks Boston’s occult community, and opens the Society up to sabotage, Rhys delves even deeper into the dark world of demon-summoning. He’s used to carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders, but the strain of managing so many spirits (not to mention the stress of his loved ones exploring other people) will push him to the brink.
As heaven and hell play tug of war for Rhys’ soul, he’ll have to face the greatest demon of all: his own insatiable ambition.
About the Author
S.T. Gibson is an author and village wise woman in training. A graduate of the creative writing program at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and the theological studies program at Princeton Seminary, she currently lives in Rhode Island with her fiancé, a spoiled cat, and perfume collection. S.T. Gibson is the British Fantasy Award nominated and Goodreads Choice Award nominated author of the Sunday Times bestseller A Dowry of Blood; An Education in Malice; and the USA Today bestselling series The Summoner’s Circle.
