Small Gods

In the sprawling desert of Omnia, the Great God Om finds himself trapped in the body of a small, one-eyed tortoise. Despite the brutal efforts of the Quisition and its ruthless leader Vorbis to enforce faith through torture, Om has lost all true believers except for Brutha, a simple-minded novice with a perfect memory. As the two travel toward the philosopher-dense city of Ephebe, they navigate a world where organized religion functions as a political machine fueled by terror rather than divinity. The plot follows Om’s struggle to regain his godhood by learning that true belief requires a shift from institutional dogma to individual empathy.

This book serves readers interested in the intersection of theology and satire. It attracts those who enjoy dissecting the mechanics of belief and the often absurd bureaucracy of structured worship. The reader gains a cynical yet humorous perspective on how institutions can overshadow the original values they claim to protect. By the end, the audience understands the distinction between the fear of a deity and the personal responsibility of being human, leaving with a clear-eyed view of how power operates within spiritual frameworks.

Deep; a moderate read.

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