Genesis Space Book One: Ascent to Heaven: The Church of Man.

In the universe, humanity reigns supreme under the iron-fisted rule of the Church of Man. Their dogma is clear and uncompromising: there are no extraterrestrial beings, no divine entities to worship, and the only faith that holds true is the one that acknowledges humanity's singular place in the universe. Any dissent from this creed is considered treason and met with swift and brutal punishment. The Church of Man's grip on power is absolute, and they use every tool at their disposal to maintain it. Those who dare to question their teachings are branded as Artificers, traitors to the state who threaten the very fabric of society. The Church's response to such heresy is ruthless, as they stamp out any sign of dissent with unyielding force. For thousands of years, the church has reigned supreme over the vast reaches of known space. Its monolithic cathedrals stand as symbols of disbelief, and its priests, trained for years on Homeworld Earth, spread the word of unbelief throughout the galaxy. But all that is about to change. A diverse cast of characters will embark on a journey into the depths of space, challenging the very foundations upon which the Church of Man is built. In Genesis Space: Death in Heaven, bestselling author Michael White presents a thrilling space opera that will forever alter our perception of the universe. As the characters unravel the mysteries of space and uncover evidence that challenges the church's beliefs, they risk everything to reveal the truth. But the church will not go down without a fight. Will the truth prevail, or will the Church of Man continue to reign supreme, suppressing all dissent and opposition? The fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance in this epic tale of faith, science, and the ultimate quest for truth. Get ready for a journey like no other, where nothing is as it seems and everything is up for grabs. The Church of Man may have ruled for millennia, but now, the game is changing, and space will never be the same again.