Isle of the Dead

Centuries from now, Francis Sandow stands as a relic of the past, the sole survivor of the 20th century, sustained by advanced science and unimaginable wealth. He commands entire planets and has been elevated to godhood by the alien Pei'ans, known as Shimbo of Darktree, Shrugger of Thunders. Yet, Sandow harbors deep skepticism, questioning if he truly embodies the ancient consciousness of Shimbo or possesses the divine power to command the heavens. His disbelief is tested when an ancient adversary, the Pei'an god Belion—Shimbo's arch-nemesis—emerges. Belion, unlike Sandow, possesses an unshakeable conviction in his own formidable powers. Sandow is forced to confront this existential threat, a conflict that will either shatter his perception of reality or compel him to embrace the terrifying, awe-inspiring truth of his own divine potential. The fate of worlds, and perhaps his very soul, hinges on whether a man can truly become a god.