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by Steven L. Peck
An ordinary family man, geologist, and Mormon, Soren Johansson has always believed he'll be reunited with his loved ones after death in an eternal hereafter.
Then, he dies. Soren wakes to find himself cast by a God he has never heard of into a Hell whose dimensions he can barely grasp: a vast library he can only escape from by finding the book that contains the story of his life.
"Profound and disturbing, A Short Stay In Hell is a perfect blend of science fiction, theology, and horror. A terrifying meditation on faith, human nature, and the relentless scope of eternity. It will haunt you, fittingly, for a very, very long time." ―Dan Wells, author of I Am Not a Serial Killer
"An irresistible invention. Peck has somehow squeezed all of human experience, not to mention near-infinite expanses of space and time, into one miraculously slim novella. You won t be able to stop thinking about this book." ―Ken Jennings, author of Brainiac and Maphead
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Steven L. Peck is an evolutionary ecologist and professor of the philosophy of biology. He is the author of a previous novel, The Scholar of Moab (Torrey House Press, 2011), and a forthcoming young adult novel, The Rifts of Rime (Cedar Fort Press). His award-winning poetry and short stories have appeared in numerous literary journals.
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