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After being summoned to a remote planet for missionary work, Peter Leigh—a man of faith—introduces new religious ideas to the fascinated locals. As he shares his beliefs, Peter is confronted with startling revelations: natural disasters are tearing Earth itself apart. This crisis challenges his convictions and forces him to confront the limits of his faith in the face of planetary upheaval.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Michel Faber
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