The Gospel According to Stephenson

Awakening after a 117-year sleep, Stephenson - a hybrid form of human being with vampire-like characteristics - discovers a world he could never have imagined. Capitalizing on modern society's pop culture obsession with vampires, he lures followers into adopting the vampire "lifestyle," with its promise of an amoral and responsibility-free existence. As the centerpiece of his master plan, Stephenson appeals to the human desire for immortality to promote his own Gospel of "Eternal Life, Guaranteed" - the foundation of his new religion. Standing in Stephenson's way are the forces of modern law enforcement and scientific skepticism, embodied by Officer Sam Bowden and Doctor David Bradford. With the assistance of Detective Karen Harper, they slowly unravel the mysteries of Stephenson's existence and work to stop him from implementing his plans to divide and conquer our society. Complicating matters is Police Chief Dobson, who sees Stephenson as the embodiment of evil and of Satan's influence in our world. Also caught in the crossfire is Sam's wife Jessica, a recovering alcoholic who is severely tempted by Stephenson's promise of a responsibility-free (and eternal) life. Eventually, the fate of her husband and perhaps the world turns on her decisions.