Ex Ruinis Resurgo: :Chronicles from the Order of Martyrs

by Ivan Ashley Carroll

Overview

From the ruins, I rise. From the blood, I bloom.

Ex Ruinis Resurgo (Latin for "From the Ruins, I Rise") is a richly immersive historical novella chronicling the clandestine origins of a sacred brotherhood born in the shadows of the First Crusade. Written by Ivan Ashley Carroll, this powerful installment in the Logos 9 Universe unveils the secret foundation of the Order of Martyrs-a faith-driven movement devoted to sacrificial witness, nonviolent resistance, and unwavering spiritual conviction.

Set in 1098 A.D. during the brutal siege of Antioch, the story follows Brother Aemilian, a disillusioned monk haunted by the horrors of religious war. When his conscience collides with the violence committed in the name of God, Aemilian begins secretly transcribing forbidden writings and assembling a hidden fellowship committed to The Hidden Way-a path of self-sacrifice, truth-telling, and defiance without bloodshed.

As the world around him descends into chaos, Aemilian finds unexpected allies: Tirzah, a fearless protector burdened by her past; Noema, a visionary courier risking her life to seed new communities; and Leontes, a former knight torn between penance and justice. Together, they plant the first cellars of a movement that will echo across centuries, facing betrayal, martyrdom, and the weight of prophetic purpose.

Told in elegant prose and grounded in real historical events, Ex Ruinis Resurgo blends medieval realism with spiritual allegory, forming a bridge between ancient martyrdom and future resistance. It is the origin story of the movement that will one day defy LOGOS-9, the AI god of a dystopian age. In the Words of the Scroll
"They buried us beneath the ruins.
They drowned us in the blood of martyrs.
They scattered our ashes to the wind.
Yet from the ruins, we rise.
From the blood, we bloom."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798317656379
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	04/18/2025
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

About the Author
Ivan Ashley Carroll is an Ordained Minister, novelist, screenwriter, and storyteller whose works explore the intersection of faith, philosophy, and speculative futures. With a background in theological studies and a lifelong passion for history, Carroll crafts immersive narratives that blend rich historical realism with deeply resonant spiritual themes.

His debut series, The Logos 9 Universe, including Logos 9: The Conflict of Faith and Ex Ruinis Resurgo, has been praised for its bold fusion of dystopian vision and enduring hope. Whether writing about underground resistance movements in medieval Antioch or courtroom battles in a future ruled by AI governance, Carroll's stories challenge readers to wrestle with timeless questions of truth, freedom, and the human spirit.

Drawing inspiration from early Christian martyrs, apocalyptic literature, and classic dystopian novels, Carroll is committed to storytelling that remains rooted in both historical authenticity and profound spiritual resonance. His work invites readers into worlds where sacrifice births redemption, and where even in the darkest eras, light refuses to be extinguished.

When he is not writing, Ivan Ashley Carroll enjoys studying ancient manuscripts, exploring archaeological history, and working on cinematic adaptations of his stories.

“Storytelling is sacred. Carroll is a storyteller called by faith and forged by fire. As the father of a nonverbal adult son with autism, he has witnessed firsthand the quiet miracles of perseverance, love, and unseen strength. Through the daily trials God entrusted to him, Carroll’s belief in redemption, endurance, and divine purpose deepened. His novels, including Logos 9 and Ex Ruinis Resurgo, are shaped by this journey, stories born of brokenness and rebuilt by hope. In every battle he writes, there echoes the more profound truth he has lived: that grace is found not in the absence of struggle, but in rising again through it. In the ashes of war, a brotherhood was born—one that would carry the light of faith through the darkest ages. Their story begins here.