Solitude Of Light: Beyond Cascadia: Three

Synopsis

Winner, 2023 Catholic Book Award (Third place, Self-Published Fiction)

Seeking to mend his broken heart and flee a world of back-stabbing intrigue and responsibility, Tomás Chen-Diaz enters the remote Ad Astra seminary. Located on the Mongolian border, the institution trains dedicated recruits to survive in harsh Lunar or Martian environments, becoming men of holiness and purpose.

Yet living within the sacred confines of a seminary is harder than Tomás expected; soon, he's challenged to learn new skills while navigating both minor jealousies and global politics---all while making friends and maturing as a person.

But will his virtues of patience and humility help him when he is ultimately put to the test?

Because when he finds himself at the very ends of the earth, he must confront his exiled brother Francisco and force him to face the twisted and deadly shadows of their shared past...and Tomas may not survive the encounter.

This entry in the Beyond Cascadia near-future saga can be appreciated as a stand-alone story. It's a unique, intense and intimate journey through tangled human relationships, exploring how---and if---remorse and forgiveness can ever be enough to conquer the darkest heart.