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Raymond Neenan, a Chicago media tycoon, finds himself on a commercial flight when an empty seat beside him is filled by a hulking man who looks uncannily like the Chicago Bulls star. The newcomer, the Archangel Michael, proposes a contract for Neenan’s immortal soul—an offer that detonates pain and fear in the mogul’s heart.
Neenan has lived a life of wealth and power, yet his choices have left a trail of broken relationships: disdain from his parents, estrangement from his ex‑wife, distance from his children, and a reputation that stains even his happiest moments.
When a sudden turbulence eases the plane toward earth, Neenan’s skepticism wavers, and the possibility of resurrecting life at any cost becomes a tempting, if perilous, proposition. He must weigh salvation against the price of his identity and dignity.
Ink on paper and the power of belief converge as Neenan faces the ultimate choice: accept the Archangel’s bargain, or preserve his soul and the ruined lives he left behind.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Fantasy/Urban Fantasy
Authors: Andrew M. Greeley
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