Ain't No Messiah - Paperback

by Mark Tullius (Author), Mary Nyeholt (Editor)

Ain't No Messiah - A Dark, Gritty Psychological Thriller

"A compelling, if sometimes-lurid, picture of a faith gone wrong." - Kirkus Reviews

What if you were the Second Coming of Christ... but couldn't believe it?

Joshua was born into a prophecy he never asked for-his father's twisted vision of a new Messiah. But instead of love and adoration, he's met with fear, manipulation, and cruelty. Trapped in a world of fanaticism and control, he's forced to question everything he's been told-about God, destiny, and himself.

As Joshua grows, his so-called divine purpose becomes a curse. He's beaten, broken, and worshiped for all the wrong reasons. Now, the only salvation he seeks is freedom-from his father, from the church, and from the lies that define his life.

Is he the Savior the world's been waiting for-or just another lost soul crushed by belief?

Perfect for readers of psychological thrillers, cult fiction, and dark coming-of-age stories, Ain't No Messiah delivers a haunting exploration of faith, abuse, and the search for identity in a world gone mad with devotion.

"An unflinching, thought-provoking thriller that will haunt you long after the last page."

"Intense, raw, and impossible to put down."

Powerful, disturbing, and unforgettable-this is redemption at its darkest.