~ Dominion has been taken by those who walk as the damned, demons, Halflings, products of debauched rampages and sins against nature, and then, of course, the vampires. Sex, drugs, and broken souls are the only things of value. Life is more like a disease, and the only salvation is the right amount of Plata to numb the conscience and, if one is lucky, to bring on a cleverly disguised demise. Introduce into this world a savior, a light for a dark world. Rejected in one life as a man, rejected in another as spiritual being, now returning in the form of woman, Immanuel returns to give God's creation another chance. Following religious folklore, parables, and beliefs, Rage presents the readers with a God who truly is the Shepherd that leaves no sheep behind. While this tale is deeply woven with the intricacies of a dark, drug-infested world ruled by evil forces, this is the story of a lost sheep. All are God's children, even the most foul creatures who by their own will have become so through their spiritual and physical copulation with the Devil, and as such, in God's mercy, still are given a chance to be saved. ~
PILATE HAS TO BE ONE OF MY UTMOST FAVORITE BOOKS OF ALL TIME. NOT ONLY DID I WAIT ON PINS AND NEEDLES TO GET IT, I READ SNIPPETS OF IT IN STEVEN RAGE'S MYSPACE BLOG. TEASED BY THE WRITINGS AND HOW THEY WOULD END I COULDNT WAIT FOR THIS TO GET IN AT THE LOCAL CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE!!! THIS STORY TELLS OF THE LAST DAYS OF THE CHRIST IN THE MODERN WORLD. IT WILL TAKE YOU ON A TRIP NOT ONLY IN YOUR READING BUT ALSO IN YOUR MIND. THE "MIND VISUALS" ARE DISTURBING AND OHHHHHHHH SO HORRIFIC. I LOVE IT!! GORY, BLOODY, DETAILED AND YET JUST A WONDERFUL READ. THE VIOLENCE IS SO GRAPHIC. DEFINITELY NOT FOR THE WEAK. I HAD TO STOP A FEW TIMES TO KEEP MY LUNCH DOWN!!! STEVEN RAGE DID A MAGNIFICENT JOB ON THIS BOOK AND I CANNOT WAIT TO READ HIS NEXT IN THE "HARBORSIDE" SERIES TITLED JONAH JOB. THANK YOU STEVEN RAGE FOR WRITING A BOOK THATS NOT YOUR EVERY DAY VAMPIRE NOVEL.
Gritty n Gruesome!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This enthralling story elaborates on Pontius Pilate's ill-fated destiny and carries the reader into the vivid depths of utter horror in this modern day Biblical vampire story. A truly well-written fable with a good moral message for our detached society...when good people do nothing; evil flourishes. Looking forward to the second installment in Rage's series!!!
Not soon forgotten
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This brilliant alteration of biblical accounts into a modernized tale of drugs, death and deception is not for the easily offended or faint of heart. With graphic scenes of violence, sex and torture Steven Rage has given us a view of Christ's final days had he lived in our modern world. His unique cadence and elaborate descriptions vividly animates every aspect of his writing. Whether offended or captivated, whoever reads this book will not soon forget it. www.AllTheseBooks.com
Intense!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Reading the first couple of chapters, I told The Wife, "This is absolutely the most violent thing I've ever read!" Reading more, the violence continued unabated but it all fit in. This wasn't just savagery for the sake of being shocking. Once you get over the initial impact, the story is compelling and extremely well written. Between work, The Wife, and The Boy, I'm kept pretty busy so I had to hide out in the bathroom to finish the book. My advice to you: sneak this book and some snacks and drinks into your private hiding place (or bathroom) and settle down for a good read.
Must Read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
An amazing book. Gripping tale. Had me hooked from the beginning. Highly recommended.
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