D-Day Is Here! Welcome to Dominion
About This Book
In the aftermath of global collapse and chemical warfare, a new society rises. Welcome to Dominion, governed by women, engineered by intellect, and protected by control.
In Dominion, intelligence isn’t just power. It’s placement. Every boy is tested at age twelve. Every man wears a collar that marks his value. And every citizen is taught to believe the system works.
But not everyone agrees.
Danielle (Dani) is the daughter of Dominion’s most powerful architect, Linda, a woman who helped design the Illegis system that determines who is worthy of freedom. As a reporter for the state-run Beacon, Dani has spent her life asking questions she’s never dared to answer.
Until now.
When Dani reconnects with her childhood best friend Robbie, they uncover a resistance network called the Elevators, and a truth that shatters everything they’ve been taught. Their escape to Haven is only the beginning. What awaits them is not refuge, but another form of control and a brutal Becoming they must survive to earn their place.
For fans of The Handmaid’s Tale, Divergent, and The Power, this debut speculative novel explores the politics of control, the fragility of identity, and the slow, dangerous rise of truth.
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Dominion: Ascension is one of the best speculative fiction novels I have read this year, a well-crafted dystopian tale with superb worldbuilding and exceptionally developed characters. D.A. Murray successfully flips the script and introduces a premise grounded in the imagined technology of the time. Dominion has an ingeniously plotted narrative with a meticulously crafted setting.
I was fully invested in this story. I enjoyed the well-crafted sentences, the excellent descriptions, and the imagery in the writing. The narrative voice is so well-executed that it makes the story a winner in terms of focus in scenes and points of view.
- Divine Zape, Readers' Favorite - 5 Stars
D. A. Murray paints a post-apocalyptic world that is both enticing and terrifying. The worldbuilding is spectacular, and I found myself captivated by the genetic engineering, the rigidity of the caste system, and a society where freedom no longer exists. Dominion has rock-solid characters, including Dani, who is challenged by her mother's loyalty to Dominion.
The futuristic technology doesn't feel far-fetched; the author makes it real and offers a warning of what can become of our world if technology is not regulated. You'll enjoy the suspense, the romance, and the beauty of the prose in this captivating science fiction story.
- Romuald Dzemo, Readers' Favorite - 5 Stars
What reader can fail to be fascinated by a world ruled by women? I was captivated by the scenario. After male aggression has reduced most of the world to ruins, can women put everything right? Dominion: Ascension by D. A. Murray paints an intriguing picture. The characters are vivid, especially Danielle, who asks exactly the right questions in her role to discover the truth hidden from the population. Through excellent descriptions of places and the various characters, the reader is drawn in. We are actually there on the run, facing challenges as the tension builds.
For an all too brief time, I was transported into a future world, and besides an exciting story, the author poses some deep questions not often considered by society. I appreciated the glossary at the back, as there is much to learn about this new world order, and there is also a companion guide. A very interesting book, and well worth a second read.
- Lucinda E Clarke, Readers' Favorite - 5 Stars
Dominion: Ascension by D.A. Murray is set in a postwar nation, run by women, that assigns males to a fixed life track through a testing system, known as Illegis. The "Breeder" track puts men in state-run reproduction programs under strict oversight. Murray charts a believable descent from familiar civic order into rigid hierarchy, showing how consent is cultivated through ceremony, surveillance, and sanctioned instruction. I love a good conspiracy, and this is exactly what Murray offers.
Fear reshapes conduct, narrows conversation, and rewards obedience, all rendered in scenes set in a world that is textured and real through a brilliant setting. The end is satisfying and a masterclass in how to effectively use a cliff-hanger strategy. I look forward to seeing where it goes next.
-Asher Syed, Readers' Favorite - 5 Stars
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The 1st Novel from D. A. Murray
Dominion is the first book in the eventual Dominion trilogy, a series of adult dystopian novels set in an authoritarian universe. D.A.Murray explores power, gender dynamics, and the moral implications of scientific advancements in this debut novel set to publish July 10th. Register for D.A.Murray's mailing list for updates on this thrilling tale's release.
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