Native Maine Michael Goyet has published his first novel, “Messiah: The Quest to Save Humanity.”

Published by Young Street Publishing in Topsham, Goyet categorizes the book as a “speculative novel.” He notes that the story line includes love, war, intrigue, religion and strange, inexplicable technology that leads the reader on a global quest to save humanity.

The back cover synopsis provides readers with a look at the plot.

“Deep in the Iraqi desert, an archaeologist on a secret mission discovers a tomb containing the perfectly preserved body of ancient Hebrew prophet. Within his hands are glowing orbs which contain startling and mysterious information destined to change mankind. Within one of the orbs is DNA along with technology of non-terrestrial origin.

“In Rome, a select group of religious leaders desperate to stop the violence, devise a plan to end the terrorism that inept politicians can’t or won’t. Using the DNA discovered in the tomb, they will attempt to create a Messiah who will bring forth the Second Coming.

“Unknowingly, the plan’s success rests solely on the safety and cooperation of a beautiful young woman from Indiana. She has been chosen as the mother who will give birth to the Messiah. All hope rests on that divine child. Will she be able to end the violence and save humanity from its ultimate demise?”