“Not a language that evolved gradually into the linguistic families we know today, but one shattered by divine will. Torn apart by God, who deemed mankind unworthy to wield it.”
A haunting, cerebral debut novel that moves from the quiet courtyards of Trinity College Dublin to the shrouded archives of the Vatican, from forgotten places to the sacred ground of Iona… where faith, history, and obsession converge.
Daniel, a Trinity College graduate student lost in his discernment, spends his days deciphering old languages under the mentorship of the enigmatic Professor Ashcroft. He goes about his quiet and studious tasks, until a letter from a long-lost friend arrives. What begins as a scholarly pursuit becomes stranger, as Daniel follows a thread that leads him far from Dublin into the heart of Catholic power and toward the edges of his own certainty.
The First Silence is a meditation on the unavoidable violence of pride. The novel traces the intersection of language and religion, and the perilous secrets carved into history itself.
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Dr. Michael J. Morris brings a unique perspective to the thriller genre, combining his extensive academic background in biblical studies with a talent for crafting compelling narratives that explore the intersection of language, history, and the unseen spiritual realm.
Gen Ponce is a freelance author, artist, and community organizer from South Texas. A devoted Catholic, wife, and mother, she draws inspiration from Scripture, philosophy, and the beauty of the natural world to create stories that explore the deepest questions of the human person. Her writing reflects a lifelong love of storytelling and the Christian intellectual tradition. The Chronicles of Law, her debut novel, presents a richly imagined allegory of truth, freedom, virtue, and redemption through an unforgettable cast of animal characters.
Ryan Starrett was birthed and reared in Jackson, Mississippi. After receiving degrees from the University of Dallas, Adams State University and Spring Hill College, as well as spending a ten-year hiatus in Texas, he has returned home to continue his teaching career at his alma mater in Madison, Mississippi.
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