"The mind is its own place and in itself, can make a Heaven of Hell, a
Hell of Heaven."
--John Milton, Paradise Lost
In the beginning, the Church ruled all the Spheres of the Apostles. But
that was millennia ago, before the origins of this massive, artificial
realm were forgotten. Now, drought, plague, and war afflict the Spheres
that make up the world of Man, fragmenting society into antagonistic
sects that carry out ruthless pogroms.
A young orphan, Thomas, is thrust into the midst of this upheaval and
embarks on a journey to the highest of all Spheres, Heaven. As he
struggles through his chaotic, crumbling world, Thomas witnesses cruelty
and violence beyond measure--and chances upon unexpected moments of
courage and self-sacrifice. In this turmoil, his belief becomes doubt as
he is forced to make soul-rending choices between what his faith tells
him he should do, and what he must do to survive.
The Book of Thomas: Heaven is the unflinching, deeply affecting tale
of the battle that reason and religion wage for a boy's soul.