ISBN 978-1-923763-93-7
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ISBN 978-1-923843-16-5
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The Prophecy Hoax
When heavens explode, who do you believe?
An overdue natural phenomenon.
A cyber virus.
Is this the second coming of Christ?
Father Brian Abernathy, a disgraced priest banished to a small country town in Australia, is infatuated with a solar scientist who is trying to predict the unpredictable.
On the opposite side of the world, two bored former hackers are inspired to release a cyber virus professing the return of Jesus Christ.
Two prophecies: one fake, one imminent. When the two collide, who are you going to believe: the priest, the pimp, the pope, or the scientist? Or perhaps an act from God himself?
Mostly set in Tasmania but with protagonists in Los Angeles and Europe, The Prophecy Hoax is a fast-paced psychological thriller from new fiction author Peter Edward.
Title note: This novel was first released by the same author under the title of The Second Coming. To avoid confusion with other titles with the same name, it was re-released as The Prophecy Hoax in late 2026. The physical book size was also slightly increased, and some errors were fixed.
About the Author
PETER EDWARD is a former advertising creative director and festival director. The Second Coming is his first fiction novel. Peter’s heritage is Polish, both parents having arrived in Australia as post-war displaced persons.
He lives off-grid in the high country of Tasmania in what he describes as a writer’s paradise. Peter’s interests include all things creative; all things outdoor, sustainable, and delicious; world affairs; and above all, family. Peter writes poetry and short stories and is currently working on his next novel.