The Seraphim Rising

By Elisabeth DeVos and Devos Elisabeth

As the end of the millennium approaches, a band of Angels arrive on earth proclaiming themselves God's heralds--with a producer of a non-conformist freakshow claiming to be their leader. Now only one man has the power to reveal the truth--if he can overcome his own lack of faith.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0451456556
• ISBN13: 9780451456557
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Ace Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.2" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Whoa

i read this book 4 or 5 years ago, and it hasn't left my mind. I really liked this book, and it is a good example of how easily people can be lead astray.

Excellent First Novel

A brilliant idea that was well written and better constructed than most first novels. Although I agree with a couple of other reviews that the main character's lack of decision/action did get annoying at times, I think it worked well as a way to introduce the reader to multiple facets of the storyline. I think this actually could have been fleshed out more--there were long stretches of time referred to that didn't really get the amount of work I would have liked. That's really my only complaint with the novel; I would have like a bit more explanation for the different characters' natures and motivations. I found myself inferring a lot of their personality traits without much evidence for my conclusions. Nevertheless, the worst part about this book is that there is NO sequel! Or any other books by a talented author! Definitely worth the read!

Great Story, Great Read

The first page of THE SERAPHIM RISING hooked me and never let go. I read the book straight through, unable to put it down. Ms. DeVos skillfully combines science fiction with elements of fantasy, socio-political issues and religion in a totally believable scenario. I have no doubt that should winged creatures/angels such as described, arrive on earth, the subsequent events as visioned by DeVos would be quite likely. I found myself immersed in the personalities of the characters and sympathetic to their to efforts to rationalize these events which challenged their very core beliefs. The book left me eagerly awaiting Ms. DeVos' next novel.

An Awesome Read!

THE SERAPHIM RISING grabbed me on the first page and didn't let me go until I hit the last. I found it to be a very thought-provoking story that kept me entertained the whole way through. It has a full cast of relatable, diverse, and often quite quirky characters The gripping plot took me through the whole range of emotions more than once. I'd find myself laughing on one page and then scared on the next. Even if you don't normally read SF, you'll like this book. Don't miss it!

Vivid, compelling tale of faith in a not so distant future

Not being a sci-fi reader, I was suprised to find myself drawn to, and then engrossed by this debut novel. DeVos weaves a tightly spun thread, a story of society finally mostly unified by religion. It is at first the fear of the large eggs found floating in the ocean that brings the world together, but the birth of six seemingly angels from these eggs firmly cements fundamentalism as big business, and world power. People are herded like sheep in their overwhelming desire for something to believe in, in salvation, in hope. Carson McCullough, the story's unlikely hero, is no different. But the arrival of God shatters Carson's fragile illusions, and this is where the story begins. The Seraphim Rising raises questions of faith, in a society disturbingly close to our own, but in addition takes the reader on an immensely wild ride, filled with lush imagery, vivid characters, and an ending never to be forgotten. Fasten your seatbelts, folks! This one is not to be missed