Coyote Rising

COYOTE RISING The passengers and crew of the hijacked starship Alabama fled their colony on Coyote after the unexpected arrival of more ships from Earth-and a new, repressive government. Now, social ills and overpopulation plague that colony, and newcomers who wish to leave are not permitted to do so. Even those who choose to remain resent the iron-fisted rule of Matriarch Hernandez, who is supervising the building of a bridge across the East Channel to the territory of Midland-where the Alabama's crew is believed to have resettled. But a movement is under way to reclaim Coyote for those who truly love freedom... Reverend Zoltan Shirow, who claims to be God's chosen messenger, leading his handful of disciples through a harsh, dangerous land. His guide, the man he calls Benjamin the Unbeliever, who will learn the nightmarish truth about him. James Garcia, the architect outraged that slave labor is building his bridge. Former Alabama commander R. E. Lee, facing the inevitability of violent resistance. Allegra DiSilvio, who fled Earth only to have her past catch up with her. The enigmatic Madwoman of Shuttlefield, who awaits the return of the revolutionary leader who calls himself Rigil Kent. And Carlos Montero, the man who is Rigil Kent, walking the fine line between freedom fighter and terrorist. In time, these men and women of Coyote-on both sides of the fight-will learn the true price of freedom...Steele, Allen is the author of 'Coyote Rising', published 2004 under ISBN 9780441012053 and ISBN 0441012051.