Springtime in Babylon

by D G Burns

Slain in battle, David Alexander reawakes to discover he is the last descendant of James, the brother of Jesus. He also learns that the mysterious figure that killed him was more than a Confederate raider, much more. Aware that he needs spiritual training, David seeks assistance in Rome; he finds the Guardians. This secret network of spiritual warriors has been waiting for a champion to fulfill an ancient prophecy. When a ritualistic murder in New York City is linked to the recent McKinley Assassination, the Guardians realize a deeper, darker plot. In a struggle against time, David and the Guardians must battle an army led by a mysterious creature hell-bent on denying the world a timeless revelation. Sensing the opportunity to precipitate an early apocalypse and rewrite biblical history, the forces of darkness assemble; an unholy alliance of vampires, witches, and fallen angels unite. The gates of hell itself bulge with the promise of an early harvest of souls for the beast. In what will become the final chapter, their last crusade – the Guardians, led by David, sacrifice everything in a last, desperate attempt to thwart the manifestation of evil incarnate. In the balance hangs the future of humanity itself.

516 pages, Paperback

First published April 7, 2006