Messiah Games
Messiah Games by Tom Flynn, published by Double Dragon in 2020, is a 936-page work that explores a unique blend of fantasy and science fiction. Set in the year 2344, the narrative unfolds on Terra, a planet known for its backwardness and two primary exports: the immersive medium “senso” and Earth religions, which captivate the interest of the Galactic Confetory. The story delves into the implications of faith and the commercialization of spirituality, as various characters, including a mathematician and a lascivious Cardinal, vie for the attention of a new Christ figure.
Readers will encounter a satirical take on religion and society, as the plot thickens with a conscious fraud at its center, unable to manage his zealous followers. The book presents a complex future world filled with action and adventure, while addressing themes of faith and infotainment. With its humorous tone and intricate character dynamics, Messiah Games offers a thought-provoking exploration of belief systems in a richly imagined setting.
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In 2344, Terra is the most backward planet ever granted membership in the Galactic Confetory. It has two exports: the consumingly immersive medium called “senso” … and Earth religions, which jaded Galactics just can’t get enough of.
From the planet Vatican, Roman Catholicism teaches that God sends his Son to world after world. The Church levies vast fees to reveal which of each world’s historical religious figures (if any) truly Incarnated the Cosmic Christ.
Then a famed mathematician calculates where God will send his son next … a ruined planet where most offworlders are forbidden.
A lascivious Cardinal … a bumbling Mormon trideevangelist … a vengeful planetary mining magnate … everyone wants a piece of the newest Christ. Never mind that the man himself is a conscious fraud who can’t control his closest followers.
This tour de farce builds a complex future world, confronts classic issues of faith and “infotainment,” and spews mind-numbingly horrendous puns. A must-read satire!
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