Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams, travels to the gates of Hell to rescue Nada, a lover he unjustly condemned to eternal torment ten thousand years earlier. Upon arrival, he finds Lucifer Morningstar weary of his duties. Lucifer abandons his throne, expels the damned, locks the underworld, and hands the key to Morpheus. This creates a cosmic power vacuum. Representatives from various pantheons—including Norse gods, Egyptian deities, and demons—descend upon the Dreaming to negotiate, bribe, and threaten Morpheus for ownership of the vacant territory.
This volume attracts readers interested in a cynical reimagining of theology and folklore. It appeals to those who enjoy seeing established mythological archetypes stripped of their divinity and forced into diplomatic bureaucracy. The reader gains a perspective on the burdens of responsibility and the logistical reality of managing an afterlife. They walk away with a specific understanding of how personal pride dictates historical cycles and how the abdication of power can be a more significant act than its seizure.
Deep; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Wisdom Collector. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 1991
- Language
- EN
