Dark Heavens: Await the Willing Dead (Gollancz Sf S.) [Paperback]

Roger Levy (Author)

Book Description

Series: Gollancz Sf S. | Publication Date: February 1, 2004

Our planet is dying, literally falling apart, and the fatalistic population distracts itself from the horror by burying themselves in virtual-reality programs. But something new has emerged—a religion that promises an escape to heaven itself. But to get there, you have to die. Thousands of people at a time are promised heaven by the new prophets and delivered there with the complicity of the authorities. Darkly compelling, this is an apocalyptic tale of political intrigue, betrayal, and greed.

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“Assured and uncompromising, Dark Heavens marks the emergence of a potential major new voice in British SF.” -- Dreamwatch

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Our planet is dying, literally falling apart, and the fatalistic population distracts itself from the horror by burying themselves in virtual–reality programs. But something new has emerged: a religion that promises an escape to heaven itself. But to get there, you have to die. The Leavings. Consensual Mass Suicides. The last acts of those in search of salvation. Thousands of people at a time, promised heaven by the new prophets. And delivered there with the complicity of the authorities. Darkly compelling, this is an apocalyptic tale of political intrigue, betrayal, and greed.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Gollancz (February 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 057507406X
• ISBN-13: 978-0575074064
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,897,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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