Lucas Cole Books Releases Controversial Novel That Blends Biblical and Horror Themes

Houston, TX, January 20, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Perhaps the first story to combine a zombie-like horror scenario with the Book of Revelation theology, new science fiction novel "Resurrection Planet" by Lucas Cole takes place ten years after Armageddon. The Revived Roman Empire is the only "old Earth" government not under the rule of the Messiah and there is an outpost on Sybaris, a desert planet important for its valuable ore--an ore that makes rapid interstellar travel possible.

Into the story steps two opposing figures: former Roman Legionnaire Ronald Crisp and self-proclaimed prophet Gershom, who refers to himself as "the last of the 144,000." Theological--and political--concerns are entwined as Crisp tries to subdue "deadheads" and Gershom strives to understand how evil could run rampant anywhere in the universe while the Messiah rules on Earth.

"I had one early reader ask me how it could be that zombies or mutants or anything evil could persist if Jesus were to establish his Millennium reign on Earth," says author Lucas Cole. "But if you check your Bible, you will see that eventually, even with Christ reigning in peace, there will be one last uprising. And the Book of Revelation clearly indicates that even upon pain or death and torture, there will be those who will not submit to God's will."

Lucas goes on, "It was not my intention to write a religious tome. In fact, this novel is more political than religious, though some would even call it a so-called zombie book. I'm surprised, actually, that readers haven't commented on the clear allusions to the Obama administration that are expressed by the main character, Ronald Crisp, a fellow who believes in that mantra that there is no crisis that can't be turned into a political advantage."

In the novel, "Resurrection Planet," the main character Ronald Crisp has to subdue a rebellion of sorts...or lose his control over the New Rome mining source. The only between him and success are savage hordes of "deadheads" and a former boss, Colonel Spangler. For more, try Amazon.com for the exclusive outlet for this "military science fiction" novel that draws from Biblical and current political issues.

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