The Jesus Incident
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| Author | Frank Herbert and Bill Ransom |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Science fiction novel |
| Publisher | G. P. Putnam's Sons |
| Released | 1979 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| ISBN | ISBN 0-399-12268-0 |
| Preceded by | Destination: Void |
| Followed by | The Lazarus Effect |
The Jesus Incident is a science fiction novel written by Frank Herbert and Bill Ransom, and was first published in 1979. It is a sequel to Destination: Void, and has two sequels: The Lazarus Effect and The Ascension Factor.
[edit] Plot introduction
In the book, colonists have travelled long distances to an alien planet while in suspended animation. Living both aboard the ship and on the surface, the colonists have to deal with both their own Ship (whom they worship as God) and inhospitable creatures on the planet.
The book deals with concepts such as Artificial Intelligence, worship and the inherent problems of totalitarian systems. Clones and genetic engineering take up themes of racism.
