The Great Apocalypse

Product Description Thomas Adams is a talented editor for a major New York book publisher. He lived quietly until a beautiful forensic psychologist came into his life. When she disappears under mysterious circumstances, he becomes obsessed with unraveling a "story" that unites the Bible, a lost masterpiece by Hieronymus Bosch, Jewish legends, apocryphal literature, fairy tales, forgotten Gnostic heresies, end time predictions of nineteenth century apocalyptic sects, and even a religious propaganda film for children. The story that begins to unfold is too fantastic to believe, but it contains a strange internal logic. Thomas becomes convinced that the key to solving this mystery involves an ancient purple-clad rebel from Jewish legend. Then he discovers an obscure reference from a second-century bishop mentioning a claim that this same rebel escaped the wrath of God when the Goddess Sophia carried him away. Thomas' investigation takes a sinister turn when elements of the "story" begin to play out in real life. He uncovers clues that indicate a Great Apocalypse is imminent. A countdown has begun, and Thomas must confront a greater threat than he ever imagined. The first book of the Sparlock Trilogy is an intriguing exploration of our history and myths, our shared dreams and nightmares. It examines the hidden meaning behind the stories we tell our children and the lies we sometimes tell ourselves. About the Author Daniel Thompson is the author of The Great Apocalypse, the first book of the Sparlock of the Multiverse Trilogy. His life has taught him much about the conflict between faith and reason. Growing up in a Jehovah's Witness household, he became an ordained minister at the age of ten. Much of his youth and early adulthood has been spent giving Bible sermons and preaching in remote parts of the United States including Northern Wisconsin, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and the Badlands region of South Dakota. He has been bitten by dogs, chased by bulls, and threatened with physical violence. He may have even knocked on your door. If so, he apologizes for disturbing you. Eventually, his desire to lead a rational, productive, and moral life led to conflicts with the arbitrary demands of his faith. He officially resigned his membership in that religion and was subjected to their institutionalized shunning policy that prohibits current members from associating with former members. In his writing, Daniel Thompson explores the consequences of certain religious attitudes, especially the obsession with calculating the date for the end of the world. His stories often involve philosophical thought experiments that examine old ideas in a fresh context.