Author's New Novel Journeys into Ancient World of the Nephilim

Online, January 18, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Some are taking a new look at an ancient era, mentioned in Genesis 6:4. The possibility that fallen angels once cohabited with humans finds support in numerous historical documents, and has inspired the setting for an intriguing & suspenseful novel - The Ninth Generation, by John L. Owens.

The cry of a ram's horn pierces the stillness of a tree village - the terrifying signal that another daughter has vanished from the valley. Suddenly, the reader finds himself facing a fourteen-foot enemy in a world unlike any he has imagined. It's The Ninth Generation from Adam, and the fast-moving story of a family caught between a land of giants and the invasion of destructive spiritual forces.

What was it like living on the eve of global cataclysm as described in the book of Genesis? How incredible it seems that a race called the Nephilim were the offspring of fallen angels and daughters of mankind. Yet the author, John L. Owens, has done his research carefully, finding support in numerous early historical documents, in addition to the Biblical record. "The intent of the novel, The Ninth Generation," says Owens, "was to provide a high-stakes adventure that would transport the reader into the dark but beautiful world before the great flood of Noah, exploring the lives of the earliest patriarchs."

The antediluvian earth is one of the great mysteries of ancient record, with human inhabitants whose life spans approached the thousand year mark, and creatures as described in the book of Job that terrorized both sea and land. Fossil remains still testify to some of the plants and animals that once existed, so huge as to dwarf today's varieties. While categorized as historic fiction, The Ninth Generation follows the Genesis scriptural account with insights from early historical records and scientific research.

For those interested in entering the world that was, and delving into the mystery of the Nephilim giants, an adventure awaits. If spiritual warfare intrigues, and romance adds flavor, discover the story that may well have happened. Step back into Genesis. Visit the author's book site - www.TheNinthGeneration.com - and find out more, plus what other readers are saying. The Ninth Generation is recommended reading by L.A. Marzulli with Spiral of Life ministry, and Cheryl James with The Nephilim Files. The Ninth Generation is available through Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and most online book distributors.