theological-exploration

In this chapter, humanity encounters mysterious 'angels' at sacred sites, prompting the discovery of an advanced space-drive in the Gobi desert that enables intergalactic travel. A selected crew aboard the spaceship Pilgrim Crusader ventures through a distorted dimension, is captured by alien beings called the Group-ones, and escapes to a planet known as 'God's World,' where an alien civilization exists partially in reality and partially in a 'Heaven.' The protagonist Amy Dove uncovers that the Group-ones may not be hostile and that the heavenly realm conceals a profound danger.

The chapter 'Preamble' serves as a comprehensive collection of critical praise and reviews for James Morrow's body of work, highlighting his unique blend of satire, theological insight, and speculative fiction. It emphasizes Morrow's reputation as a sharp satirist and moralist who tackles complex themes such as violence, religion, technology, and human nature through inventive and often darkly humorous narratives.