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About two, maybe three years ago I read Waking God, by Philip F. Harris and Brian L. Doe. I was instantly drawn into the world they created, which, is really our world – this world, except seen through the eyes that most do not look through. The vision seen when the veil of deceit and insidious religious dogma, put in place nearly two thousand years ago by the organized church for political and power grabbing reasons to ensure that “all truths are not to be known by all people,” gets lifted. It would be classified as a suspense thriller in the “Theological Science Fiction” genre, but one has to wonder and gasp if … the “fiction” part is perhaps unwarranted?
The Sacred Rota, newly released and the second book in the trilogy, picks up on the fast paced and highly entertaining, yet fundamentally belief shaking and unsettling saga, where Waking God leaves off, with Michael (the Archangel) and Mantrella (a.k.a. Lucifer) in a power struggle to determine who will rule and what the fate of mankind will be. Adam – the original man, and a god Himself, lies slumbering. If he wakes, the DNA in mankind’s hidden god-seed is activated and Michael and his cohorts are, well … I won’t spoil the whole read for you. But it’s not good news for the angels if that happens, and Michael will stop at nothing to prevent it. Who stands in his way, thwarting his every turn, championing the cause of humanity?
Mantrella. Yes, you read that right. Lucifer – the biblical “fallen angel,” also referred to in the scriptures as the “Bright and Morning Star,” is on our side. There is no devil, Lucifer is not your enemy, he’s been falsely demonized by the Catholic Church to keep people in fear and abeyance to the Church for nearly two thousand years. Until Pope Peter in The Sacred Rota comes along. Peter is going to release the ancient secret hidden truths to the masses. And he pays for it. The Bilderberg group, well on its way to establishing the “New World Order,” sees to that.
There are many controversial elements in this trilogy. Traditionally held fundamental religious dogmas and beliefs are put into question and done so in the form of a first rate sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat and clench your teeth thriller of a book. Harris and Doe make a great writing team; the writing is sharp and yet breezy, extremely imaginative and compulsively readable. The book is not only a deep and ponderous read underneath the quick action with other worldly yet well developed and believable characters, it provides several hours of entertainment in literature that ranks with the best out there.
The book stands alone as a great read by itself, but I’d highly recommend getting both Waking God and The Sacred Rota, even if it’s in reverse order once the Rota compels you to go back and catch up fully on the tale. I, for one, am looking forward to the third and concluding book in the series with a great deal of anticipation.
But be forewarned, this is not a Sunday School book. You may be shocked. And it might just be for your own good.
Product Details
Paperback: 184 pages
Publisher: Literaryroad.com (February 20, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1934037494
ISBN-13: 978-1934037492
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
(currently – as of 7/28/09 – rated on Amazon at #64 overall in books, religion/spirituality, and fiction)
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