''The Alleluia Files'' is a
science fantasy
Science fantasy is a hybrid genre within speculative fiction that simultaneously draws upon or combines tropes and elements from both science fiction and fantasy. In a conventional science fiction story, the world is presented as being scientif ...
novel by American writer
Sharon Shinn
Sharon Shinn (born 1957) is an American novelist who writes combining aspects of fantasy, science fiction and romance. She has published more than a dozen novels for adult and young adult readers. Her works include the Shifting Circles Series, t ...
, published in 1998. It is the third book in the Samaria series,
[Bolhafner, J. Stephen, 1998-06-12]
Shinn's Latest Book Is Strongest Of Trilogy On A World Of Angels
''St. Louis Post-Dispatch''. although it is the last to take place chronologically.
Plot summary
Generations ago, religious people built a colony spaceship called ''Jehovah''. A planet called Samaria was established. The colony ship, orbiting above, was able to provide supplies and services. These were accessed by genetically modified 'angels', who were the only ones capable of performing the right vocal tones.
Over the generations, the concept of the ship was forgotten and it was believed Jehovah was an actual deity. Now factions of 'angels' fight against rebel forces called 'Jacobites'. The angels want to keep their power and the Jacobites wish to know the truth.
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1998 American novels
Novels by Sharon Shinn
Samaria series
American fantasy novels
1998 science fiction novels
Ace Books books
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