The Alleluia Files

The Alleluia Files

First edition
Author	Sharon Shinn
Cover artist	John Jude Palencar
Language	English
Series	Samaria series
Genre	Science fantasy
Publisher	Ace Books
Publication date	1998
Publication place	United States
Media type	Print (Paperback)
Pages	448
ISBN	978-0-441-00620-5
OCLC	41133590
Preceded by	Jovah's Angel
Followed by	Angelica

The Alleluia Files is a science fantasy novel by American writer Sharon Shinn, published in 1998. It is the third book in the Samaria series, ^[1] although it is the last to take place chronologically. ^[2]

Plot summary

Generations ago, religious people built a colony spaceship called Jehovah. A planet called Samaria was established. The colony ship, orbiting above, was able to provide supplies and services. These were accessed by genetically modified 'angels', who were the only ones capable of performing the right vocal tones.

Over the generations, the concept of the ship was forgotten and it was believed Jehovah was an actual deity. Now factions of 'angels' fight against rebel forces called 'Jacobites'. The angels want to keep their power and the Jacobites wish to know the truth.

References

1. Bolhafner, J. Stephen, 1998-06-12, Shinn's Latest Book Is Strongest Of Trilogy On A World Of Angels, St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
2. "Sharon Shinn". www.sharonshinn.net. Retrieved May 15, 2019.

External links

• Review at The SF Site.
• The Alleluia Files title listing at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database