A Short Stay in Hell

Synopsis

When Soren Johansson dies, he expects the comforting afterlife promised by his Mormon faith. Instead, he awakens in an unimaginable Hell ruled by an unfamiliar god: an infinite library from which there is only one escape. To leave, Soren must find the single book that contains the complete story of his own life, a seemingly impossible task among endless shelves stretching beyond comprehension.

Blending speculative fiction, theology, and philosophical fantasy, A Short Stay in Hell is a haunting meditation on faith, identity, eternity, and the meaning of existence. Both unsettling and surprisingly moving, Steven L. Peck's cult classic transforms a simple premise into one of the most memorable explorations of the infinite in contemporary fiction.

About the Author

Steven L. Peck is an American novelist, evolutionary ecologist, and professor whose fiction explores philosophy, religion, science, and the natural world. Best known for A Short Stay in Hell, his work combines speculative ideas with literary storytelling and has earned a devoted following among readers of philosophical fiction.

Publisher
Strange Violin Editions

Publication Date
2012

Format
Paperback

Pages
110

Subjects
Literary Fiction · Speculative Fiction · Philosophical Fiction · Fantasy

ISBN
9780983748427