A post-apocalyptic thriller, Dead Souls Awakening, answers a crucial question for many believers: Where was the Messiah during the three days when his body lay in a tomb before the Resurrection? Summoned back to earth by humans, the Messiah stands before the Last Judgment, where He is the accused-not outside the gates of Jerusalem but in a courtroom in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The novel features dynamic characters, fast-paced action, and contemporary relevance. The current pandemic and the major socio-political changes in the US since 2019 are all interwoven.
ISBNs
9781637775158 / 9781637775165
9781637775172
Genres
Dystopian Fiction
Supernatural Thrillers
308 pages
Language: English
Imprint: Red Penguin Books
Author Alexander Suslov has lived in Europe and the United States, including Las Vegas, where much of his latest book takes place. A graduate of Georgetown University, he currently lives in the south of France, where he is working on the second installment of DEAD SOULS AWAKENING. He also draws from his childhood experience in the then-Soviet Union. He notes: “Growing up on the ‘wrong’ side of the Iron Curtain, I personally witnessed life in an authoritarian state where basic human rights were suppressed in the name of state security.” Like dystopian classics 1984 and A Clockwork Orange, this is a warning about how quickly history can repeat itself anywhere in the world at any time.
Reviews
Dead Souls Awakening is not just another apocalyptic thriller—it’s a theologically charged, fast-paced exploration of faith, redemption, and the human condition. The premise alone—a Messiah summoned to stand trial in Las Vegas—sets the stage for an unforgettable story that blends spiritual depth with cinematic tension. This novel forces readers to confront the big questions while keeping them on the edge of their seats.
This is a rare book that manages to be both intellectually daring and relentlessly entertaining. The author weaves together the chaos of a post-pandemic America, shifting political tides, and timeless spiritual questions with skill and precision. The courtroom scenes crackle with intensity, and the characters—flawed, fervent, and frighteningly real—stay with you long after the final page.
Dead Souls Awakening reimagines the Second Coming through a shocking and brilliant lens—placing the Messiah himself on trial before humanity. Combining the scope of a biblical epic with the urgency of a contemporary thriller, it delivers both heart-pounding suspense and haunting moral inquiry. Fans of apocalyptic fiction, religious thrillers, and philosophical drama will find this a must-read.