Book details

  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:Fantasy / Action & Adventure
  • Language:English
  • Pages:364
  • eBook ISBN:9798317825683
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317825676

Back to heaven

By A. N. Marvel

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Overview


What Maria initially mistakes for a shooting star becomes a defining moment in her life, propelling her into an extraordinary adventure that will shatter boundaries of her world—where science is juxtaposed with religion, history, and archaeology. It's a journey that reveals vast horizons of love, fear, hope, doubt, and faith.
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Description


It is a multifaceted work of fiction that weaves together archaeology, history, religion, science, romance, and the human experience. Its events unfold across several interconnected themes, most notably the relationship between religion and science, an attempt to interpret faith through scientific understanding. It also offers a fresh perspective on the origins of ancient civilizations and explores mysterious phenomena in the modern and ancient worlds, shedding light on obscure events through thoughtful reinterpretation. Its engaging narrative unfolds with smooth, harmonious pacing that keeps the reader or viewer eager to uncover what comes next, ultimately culminating in a somewhat open ending that gives the reader a personal space to form their own interpretation and understanding of the key events.

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About The Author


A. N. Marvel is an Australian novelist based in Perth, Western Australia, whose work blends the precision of scientific inquiry with the imaginative sweep of literary fiction. With a Bachelor’s degree in Geology and a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering, he brings a rare analytical depth to storytelling — weaving history, religion, archaeology, and human psychology into narratives that challenge conventional boundaries. His novel Back to Heaven reflects years of multidisciplinary study, transforming complex ideas into an emotionally resonant, cinematic journey. Marvel’s fiction is known for its intellectual ambition and its ability to turn complex ideas into compelling, character‑driven stories. Marvel's writing is driven by one principle: truth begins with questioning. As he puts it, "offering ready-made answers about life is neither my concern nor my desire. I may not know the answer, and even when I think I do, it may be flawed. My true purpose is to inspire you to ask questions, for questioning is the first step on the path to truth."

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Book Reviews

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Daniella A beautifully written and deeply engaging novel. It pulls you in with its atmosphere and keeps you thinking long after you finish. The themes are powerful, the emotions feel real, and the writing has a quiet brilliance that stays with you. A truly memorable read Read more
Sara
Sara This novel surprised me in the best way. What begins as a simple moment — Maria mistaking a shooting star for something ordinary — quickly unfolds into a journey that is anything but ordinary. The story blends science, religion, history, and archaeology in a way that feels seamless and deeply engaging. I found myself questioning things I had always taken for granted, while also feeling connected to Maria’s emotional world: her fear, her hope, her doubt, and her courage. It’s rare to find a book that stimulates the mind and touches the heart at the same time, but this one does exactly that. A beautiful, thought‑provoking read that stays with you long after you finish it. Read more
Rania
amazing story once I started, I could not stop till the end ... ten hours of thinking provoking events. ... the writer put the events in a way where the since, religion started to mix and finally create a new concept of history and the future of humanity Read more