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Books : Science Fiction & Fantasy : Authors, A-Z : D : Devos, Elisabeth
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Aliens or angels? In a not-too-distant world, seven eggs are deposited on the ocean floor. On the day the eggs hatch, six angelic figures rise up out of the water with wings outstretched and smiles on their faces. The political forces that decide the newcomers are angelic take over, and society enters a quasi-military, quasi-religious phase, complete with "Destiny World" theme parks and Easter pageants with live angel actors. Philosophical and scientific development is put on hold in anticipation of the coming Messiah.Carson McCullough is the human liaison for Seraphim Zeke, who tires of his beatific role and wants to retire. The powers that be try to suppress Zeke, his disillusionment and his suspicions about the missing seventh sibling; eventually Zeke becomes suicidal. Carson seeks to aid his friend in search of a normal life and aid humanity in a quest for the truth. Meanwhile, the Messiah arrives in an unlikely form--Carson's druggie friend, Harry Chen.
Despite the subject matter, fans with a taste for light- hearted (Dougla s Adams, or Tom Robbins') fiction will probably enjoy this debut novel. Readers looking for something more serious may wish that author Elisabeth Devos had devoted more attention to the actual origins and genetics of the angel-aliens. The wink-wink, nudge-nudge tone of The Seraphim Rising, enjoyable as it may be, is not so conducive to thoughtful exploration of the science- religion rift. --Bonnie Bouman
