Book Review: Millenium Rising

Reviewed By: Harriet Klausner

Millenium Rising     Amazon US PB Amazon US HC Amazon Canada PB Amazon Canada HC
Jane Jensen
Class/Genre:   Science Fiction   Futuristic
Del Rey, Oct 1999, $24.00, 430 pp.

In 2005, residents of Santa Pelagia, Mexico claim they are seeing visions of saints and gods. Father Michele Deauchez comes to the poverty-stricken town to authenticate or debunk the so-called findings. Other visitors begin to arrive including New York Times reporter Simon Hill. Simon and Michele think a major conspiracy is behind the Santa Pelagia incidents and plan to prove it.

As evidence mounts to defend an otherworldly visitation, the Apocalypse as obscurely defined in Revelations seems to be coming true. The Pope wants Michele to continue his investigation until the truth is revealed. However, someone kills the Pope and Michele’s inquires are abruptly ended by the Vatican before he can decide if the heavenly doomsday clock has started ticking or is some major group arranging a giant hoax for some personal agenda?

MILLENIUM RISING is an exciting thriller that leaves the audience wondering if the end of the world has begun or is it a mix of big business, big government, and big religion pulling the strings. The story line blends headline news into an apocalyptic future. The characters never develop and even the good guys fail to attain empathy even when they are under attack, but the non-stop action and the clever plot easily overcomes that. Jane Jensen provides sub-genre fans with an enjoyable doomsday tale.

Harriet Klausner

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