Gigamesh Almanac Award. Nebula Award Nomination. Locus Award Finalist. SFinks Award Nomination. Bishop Timothy Archer learns of deciphering the mysterious Qumran Scrolls, or Dead Sea Scrolls. Some early Christian and Gnostic manuscripts speak of a Teacher who lived 200 years before the birth of Christ. Archer begins to doubt the foundations of his faith and goes in search of answers in the Judean Desert. What awaits him there - death or transmigration of the soul? This is one of the most philosophical and realistic books by Philip K. Dick. It is dedicated to the mystery of religion and faith. Being in fact the last book of the author, it gives a unique insight into the workings of the mind of a brilliant science fiction writer, who is in the prime of his spiritual and literary maturity. “The last book of a master who changed the style, tone and pace of the narrative, but nevertheless remained just as brilliant and exciting.” – Cheap Thrue / Bruce Sterling “The stakes in this book are hope and sanity. Dick wins. It's time for reviewers and critics to take notice of this elusive and incomparable artist." – Ursula Le Guin “These are his last thoughts on life, and it is an important work worth reading.” – fantasyliterature.com “A creepy and magnificent book.” – Washington Post