The Corpse Dream of N. Petkov is a post-modern novel in structure - the story built of short incrementments of bits of life/imagination/history of Petkov and the author.

The book begins as a hard read - partially because of unfamiliarity with Bulgarian history. Eventually the author and the reader hit their stride and the book becomes a forceful reminder of the cruelity of humanity and the fragility of "heroism". This book is well worth the time required to read - and reflect - on it.

This is a clear and concise look at the early church with an emphasis on giving us maximum exposure to all aspects of Christianity as it evolved from a messianic cult to the power behind all of western civilization. Judgement is not passed on heresies, they are just explained as to their beliefs and why they were not adopted as church doctrine.