by Brian Morton
First published 2014
The afterlife operates differently than most people imagine. God runs Heaven with humor and takes regular vacations to England's northeastern shores. The residents of this celestial realm navigate their eternal existence under a deity who appreciates both laughter and coastal getaways. Morton presents the first installment of a trilogy that reimagines the divine bureaucracy. The inhabitants must adapt to a version of paradise where the Almighty has personal preferences and recreational habits. Their stories unfold against this backdrop of an unconventional Heaven, where traditional expectations meet divine whimsy. The emotional heart lies in how these souls find meaning in an eternity overseen by a surprisingly relatable God.
Genres: literary-fiction, humor, fantasy, religion
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, unconventional-protagonist
Setting: England, Heaven
Period: 21st-century
58 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform