Archangel
Archangel by Sharon Shinn is a reissue published by National Geographic Books on April 1, 1997. This 400-page novel presents a vision of a distant future where the fate of the world hinges on the voice of an angel. In a society crafted by the Harmonics, diverse peoples coexist under the watchful eyes of angels and mystics, with a powerful starship named Jehovah looming over the planet of Samaria, ready to intervene if peace falters.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of fantasy, romance, and epic storytelling. The plot centers on Gabriel, chosen to become the new Archangel, and his betrothal to a mortal woman named Rachel, whose own aspirations challenge the expectations placed upon her. As the story unfolds, themes of duty, destiny, and the complexities of human relationships emerge against a backdrop of societal ideals and impending corruption. This edition invites readers to explore a richly imagined world where faith and science collide.
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From national bestselling author Sharon Shinn comes a stunningly beautiful novel of a distant future—where the fate of the world rests on the voice of an angel…
Through science, faith, and force of will, the Harmonics carved out for themselves a society that they conceived as perfect. Diverse peoples held together by respect for each other. Angels to guard the mortals and mystics to guard the forbidden knowldge. Jehovah to watch over them all…
Generations later, the armed starship Jehovah still looms over the planet of Samaria, programmed to unleash its arsenal if peace is not sustained. But with the coming of an age of corruption, Samaria’s only hope lies in the crowning of a new Archangel. The oracles have chosen Gabriel for this honor, and further decreed that he must first wed a mortal woman named Rachel.
It is his destiny and hers. And Gabriel is certain that she will greet the news of her betrothal with enthusiasm, and a devotion to duty equal to his own.
Rachel, however, has other ideas…
Winner of the William Crawford Award for Achievement in Fantasy
Nominated for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer
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