An overdue natural phenomenon. A cyber hoax. Is this the second coming of Christ?
Father Brian Abernathy, a disgraced priest banished to a small country town in Australia, is infatuated with a solar scientist who is trying to predict the unpredictable.
On the opposite side of the world, two bored former hackers are inspired to release a cyber virus professing the return of Jesus Christ.
Two prophecies: one fake, one imminent. When the two collide, chaos and tragedy results.
Who is prepared to risk everything to stop a society on the brink of hysteria: the priest, the pimp, the pope, or the scientist? Or perhaps an act from God himself?
Mostly set in Tasmania but with protagonists in Los Angeles and Europe, The Second Coming is a fast-paced psychological thriller from debut author Peter Edward.
About the Author :
Peter Edward is a former advertising creative director and festival director. The Second Coming is his first fiction novel. Peter's heritage is Polish, both parents having arrived in Australia as post-war displaced persons. He lives off-grid in the high country of Tasmania in what he describes as a writer's paradise. Peter's interests include all things creative; all things outdoor, sustainable, and delicious; world affairs; and above all, family. Peter writes poetry and short stories and is currently working on his next novel.
Review :
Finished The Second Coming last night - my long weekend read. Loved it. Masterful writing in weaving all those threads together. I was 'in' right from the first pages. - Justine B.
I settled in and found The Second Coming hard to put down once I started! It's a fast paced read that will keep you entertained as the story weaves together. Exploring forces beyond our control and our interconnectedness, it's a thought-provoking novel that will leave an impression on readers. - Alexandra H.
'What a rollercoaster of a read, more twists and turns than the road into Queenstown' - Christopher Pearce
I have recently finished 'The Second Coming' from new Tasmanian author Peter Edward. I really enjoyed the characters and the intertwined stories - it's an easy to read, suspenseful page turner. - Amy N.
'Captivating, bewildering, and deliciously mysterious, The Second Coming kept me turning the pages with breathless anticipation. Its cheeky, charming characters spring to life, making this psychological thriller feel truly unique. Peter writes with such vivid clarity that the visuals burst from the page. This is a novel that lingers long after the final chapter-a true original.'
- Emma P.
