“As I recall, St. Paul stood by and held the coats of the men who were stoning him (Stephen). Apparently he wasn't a believer at the time. In fact, I think he was regarded as the most terrible enemy of the Church. And yet he later repented, didn't he? So I suggest you think of me, not as the enemy of God, but as an apostle who has not yet been stopped on the road to Damascus”
In this science fiction novel, the protagonist is a 'speaker for the dead,' a role that allows them to communicate with the deceased. The story explores the moral and ethical implications of this ability, as well as the profound impact of loss and the quest for justice. more
Orson Scott Card, born on August 24, 1951, is a renowned science fiction novelist from the United States. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and rich imagination, with 'Ender's Game' series being particularly famous and influential in the science fiction genre. more
“Any sin that any sinner ever committed, every sinner under proper provocation could commit.”
“So they watch over us like gods of old. Our patron sinners.”